Originally Posted by
Oregon Trail
I suppose if staying would have benefitted the company. But it wouldn't have and they are furloughing hundreds of pilots. Direct entry captains saved the company when they couldn't get enough captains during the absolute best times of the aviation industry due to a lack of experience FO group. They were literally forcing FO's to upgrade to captain when legal.
Are you just a contract enthusiast or do you love fighting the companies online battles? Not a dumb argument unless you are a company boot licker.
Your buddy signed a contract. The company is bleeding cash right now and are looking at pilots currently on the seniority list to take concessions to alleviate that. Meanwhile pilots no longer associated with the airline get to keep their $20k-$40k bonuses.