Originally Posted by
BeatNavy
I think the notion that this actually gives us control over the NEA and a seat at the table is a farce. Current jetblue leadership doesn’t give a rip what is written regarding the agreement. Clearly…since we are fighting a blatant disregard for a black and white prohibition like 1F8. It doesnt get more clear cut than this. If anyone thinks we can terminate this in 8 years, I got this awesome ocean view house in Montana to sell you. We could say we want it gone, they will do it anyway, we will grieve it, we will get LOA69 that gives a 2% raise (less than inflation) with some other stupid crap thrown in, and we will let the violation continue in perpetuity. I don’t think this LOA and it’s teeth are quite as ironclad as people (including the union) think it’s is. Just think how ironclad they said scope was before, look at where we are at now, and ask yourself, “why is it any different this time?”
Doesn’t seem anywhere close to ironclad. The pilot count and block hour requirements can be violated for $5M, barely a speed bump. And the renewal terms say “if each of these requirements are not met” instead of “if any of these requirements are not met” meaning they can meet one requirement, violate the others and still renew. Also, the international requirements aren’t broken down by region, like Caribbean, EU, etc.