Originally Posted by
e6bpilot
Agree about the podcast. Clearly something is in the works and has been for a while. Obviously there is no huge rush on finishing the negotiation either, which makes me think it's an aircraft order or true long haul flying in the Max.
Controversial, but I don't think a 100 seat aircraft must pay the same as a 137-175 seat aircraft if it means that SWA pilots now get to fly those airplanes and they are true seniority list growth. Sorry, I just don't, mostly for economic reasons. I think that anyone who sticks to that fantasy in their brain as a non starter is going to have issues. The rest of the industry feels the same way.
We will see where this all ends up. I think the company has big plans to continue segmenting the cabin and offering more things that people want to give SWA their money for. Time will definitely tell. The lounges, FA uniform change, etc all points to a more slightly upscale product than what we have been offering.
we already know the company wants to do far international with the max. The union said no.
As far as less pay for fewer seat- will the C suite take a payout as they are now managing smaller aircraft?
Will the mechanics of FAs? below the wing? Ops and gate agents? NO.
So why is it that the pilots are the only ones tied to seats? If that aircraft allows the company to make more money then we should get a cut. The liability is the same, the risk is the same. If a 100 seat aircraft goes down it'll be the same exposure to the company as if 137 seat aircraft crashes. Pilots prevent that from happening. Mechanics also. So neither should gt a pay cut.
thats my opinion.