Originally Posted by
flyprdu
Yes. 90 years means nothing. The first 50 were flying props in the great white north.
You're correct that the contract should model closer to the majors and not the LCCs. Why narrowbodies only would preclude against copying Delta's contract is lost on me.
Just sounds like more excuse making for lower standards.
I was actually suggesting that since AS has ONLY narrowbodies, perhaps AS guppy rates should be HIGHER than other legacies, since those pilots always have WB payscales to look forward to down the road. Career value for pilots, pilot retention for the company...
I have never, ever suggested lowering standards, you're the one advocating for slogging it out indefinitely under a VERY subpar contract in the hopes that someday the big boys will set a new bar and save the day. And then start negotiations to ride their coat-tails. And maybe some retro for all those years
But why are you telling us? I have nothing to do with it. Go call your rep and tell them to stop negotiating. I'm sure they'll weigh your preferences along with the other 3000 pilots.