Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
I think you're both right. What if the merger isn't approved and there is no JCBA leverage, or JCBA? We go into full contract negotiations making no less than $356 Aug of next year.
Keep in mind it doesn't appear we gave up much of anything to get these gains. Some pilots WANT VILs.
This was a good LOA.
Completely agree with this. Not only some, a lot of pilots want VILs. It's like a miniature version of NK's mighty DTZ, only thing is you stay at zero and get paid. Downside is you dont get to pick up on top lol. Yes the company wants VILs too, but it becomes a circle of QOL and compensation benefits for us.
Guys/gals who wants time off in a trough month, gets it. This lowers cost and helps with the company making a profit, which is then (finally) shared with the same pilot who got that QOL improvement. PS formula can definitely be improved, but it's in a good direction as of this LOA.
Disclaimer: Yes we all know it's going to be a struggle for profits for the next several years. I'm only showing that we did not really give up much of anything.