Edwin you 'll need to blame oil for that one. That is what put Midwest into this spiral to begin with. They had a lot of layoffs even before we were even on the scene. How about the Skyway guys when Skywest moved in, I don't remember a big huff about that.
Whoops, you're right
But to be honest I don't find it all that funny. I did it mostly for Edwins' benefit since he felt the need to call the Duck out for as the Duck replied, something he was not guilty of. I think its a damn shame that anyone of us at Republic could end up sitting left seat to such a supreme being that based on what I read here the Midwest pilot must be. Do they glow?
This seems to be a Republic thing because our union tried the same thing when WE furloughed and they denied it. Its cheaper to work few harder. Sorry, but that's business, not that I like it. I bid mid sked every month in a show of support to our furloughed brothers.
Nope it just sounded flashier that and you say I have the controls from either seat. Steering's only on the left.
Look it sucks, all the way around. I will most likely be getting bumped down. I've slipped over 20 spots in base since the industry took a turn. Do I like the fact that our company has stepped in and taken over a once respected airline that fought and lost to be on their own. No I don't but that's the way its working out. I didn't get a call on the Bat phone from Bryan one night a year ago asking what I thought of all this. It was a surprise to the entire pilot group, they stuffed our union with this crap on a press release. The company is currently showing no respect to the union or the pilot group with regards to planning. Now throw in the fact that the rest of the industries pilots think we are any worse then any of them for things they are just as guilty of and you start becoming a bit defensive. Instead of sharing the things that made Midwest so great, you have automatically assumed we can't do it. I've looked the seats are just as wide, they recline just as much as Midwest coach does. As long as people don't carry on 3 bags each or some inconsiderate "I'm better then you" idiot doesn't lay his suit coat flat across an empty bin there should be adequate carry on space. Regardless of what you think our pilots fly airplanes just as well as yours and theirs do. Our company does not skimp on maintenance and safety. We don't tool around all day at .68 unless we are very early and don't need to spend the money on fuel. So what it is, what makes it impossible for Republic to maintain the brand standard? Lighten up and start offering something constructive. Otherwise deal with it, its already happened.