Originally Posted by
Piloto Noche
You are correct. But may I add, we probably gave up more than just 757 pay rates for those A-380 pay rates.
On another note, I heard a rumor that the company was already negotiating for the 777 while we were in contract talks negotiating A-380 rates. Has this been substantiated? If so, that seems it would be a nice little nugget in our pocket.
You bet we gave up a bunch for A-380 rates. Gave up stuff for VEBA and Grid penalties too.
The nugget in our pocket wouldn't smell too nice if we were negotiating 777 rates during contract negotiations. It would mean we dropped the ball. All indications are we were blind sighted on it.