Originally Posted by
Theonemarine
Unless Republic plans on learning how to fly -900's, they will not be an issue in taking the flying, as scope will not allow any more 70+ seat aircraft on property. Air Wisky got a contract extension for the money they gave airways, so any additional flying would not be a mandatory thing (even though they would be a good choice from a pilot perspective since they would fly them for good pay). I personally see some -900's going away because USAPA wants to regain scope and there are way to many RJ's in the system in relation to mainline aircraft, and what is left being jet-wise being split between Wisky and PSA.
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We had 73 Captain jumpseating the other day....hes on the USAPA Board....they dont want the 190's unless they get a fair Pay Scale from them....They claim negotiations with the company are going suprsingly well. He had mentioned a big problem with this LOA 93 that was signed back during their first concessionary contract. He seemed to think things will turn around as long as the Union is strong enough...again he blames ALPA for all the problems...which I can sympathize with....ALPA is not run the way a Union is supposed to be run