Originally Posted by
higney85
If you actually knew the inner workings you would have a totally different viewpoint. Talking with National guys on weekends, days off, even on vacation changes the viewpoint. It's not an 18 day off weekend off job.
..........but it isn't even on the same planet as the commuting commuter pilot, now is it ?
There's little true urgency to change the system because those at the top don't live where they crap. Many years ago, ALPA trumpeted "One level of Safety".
Where did it go ?
The grand buffets in Herndon haven't disappeared, but the lifestyle of half the airline pilots in this country (and almost half of ALPA's coffers) has plummeted to become basic survival......Ramen noodles and crewroom couches.
GMAFB...........That dog won't hunt.
Sympathy from Herndon is useless.