I echo the sentiments of turbofan, Winglet and others. Some of us within and without Mesa are disappointed at the result, but that is democracy. The thing I find most disappointing is the high number of non-voters.

Talk of denying jumpseats and other punishments keeps pilots at each other's throats. While we fight each other, the Man laughs.

In discussing the TA with my fellow MAG pilots a few themes repeated. Some felt that it was a pretty good deal for the times we are in. Others felt the lack of percentage pay raises required rejection. Many were skeptical that the company would abide by the language concerning scheduling and felt the TA left them too much wriggle room. I completely understand how most of the pilots who have been here awhile feel the company has completely broken their trust. The close vote on the TA reflects this.

Hopefully in six months all of us will look back and say that the new contract has brought at least some improvement.

The Dash Whisperer