Originally Posted by
ExperimentalAB
Again, it’s your position that is objectively one based on fear. And with the resolve this group has shown over the last year, I’m completely shocked that there are so many capitulating to the fear of a downturn. Especially after the ridiculous economic cycles we’ve seen the last three years. I applaud your efforts, but to give up the fight now is nothing short of giving up.
One man's bravery is another's stupidity much as one man's "capitulating to the fear of a downturn" is another's "making the most rational decision based on the best information available". This TA has the potential to be really big for us even though there are a couple holes in it. It seems to me that passing this is the logical move. If the economy does crash, we will be sitting pretty for a couple years with nice raises and QOL. If it doesn't, then the pilot shortage will become more acute, we will snap up with our peers as they scramble to compete, and we will continue to have the necessary leverage to fill those TA holes because no airline can afford to be behind in the job market if they want to grow or even stay the same size.