Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
As a pilot for another legacy, I am tired of reading America West pilots' slander. I have always looked at US Airways as a superior airline to work for over America West. America West was a second tier airline. US Airways paid a lot better than America West until post 2001. The award is not right. I know you guys like to think it is because a third party decided, but that does not make it right. I as well as other pilots are tired of reading about it.
I've only been around this industry since 1987, so I can't say anything about earlier times, but USAir's been second tier all that time. In fact, two of my friends at Delta were in new-hire class at USAir in 1987...and walked out.
I feel bad for the screw job the AmWest guys are getting at the hands of USAPA. I dont know a lot of America West guys, but the ones I do know came from failed legacy carriers, and it gauls me to hear them referred to as inexperienced noobs.