Originally Posted by jetblue320
And what is wrong with parity? Seems to me that the LGB/FLL crews aren't "demanding" anything. It sure looks like it's the JFK crews (or at least in your opinion) that are getting screwed. Did you happen to notice that out of the 75 crews in FLL that alot of them are in the top 30% of their respective seat seniority? But then, we all need to be equal right? Please remember that before there were out bases, we ALL were JFK crews, some of us for 3+ years when the majority of the pilot staff was thumbing their noses at us from their comfortable seats in the cockpit of a USAir/UAL/DL/AAL (pick one) plane. Or, bashing us anonymously on Flightinfo.com or assorted other websites like that. Now, you have just transferred your anger and resentment to Airline Pilot Central.
What do you guys want? Do you want JB to be like those other outfits that you either left or got furloughed from?
Sure seems like it to me, but then, that's just my opinion, right?
Geeezzzz..............
Just MY opinion!!!!
Problem is you don't seem to understand (can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink..... actually a U.S. Marine can, but lets not go there). The base (FLL) was opened under the quise for "quality of life" and that they would give up some productivity to get the QOL. Well, that didn't happen. Within 6 months, they/you got quality of life AND productivty at the expense of JFK. They may have some senioritgy there, but it was their choice to go to FLL for QOL not productivity, that was how the base was sold to the management. Then once they get there then it was time to raise the seniority flag. Thats BS... The stats from when FLL started speak for themselves. Then when you have the guy who builds the pairings living in FLL you are assured to get FLL to the top of the heap. Hey, that is the facts. If you can't stand the truth, turn off your computer and go away.
Hey, lets make it equal. Lets just bring all pilots back to JFK and you can bid with the whole group.
I just love it when the magic "SENIORITY" word gets involved. Seniority, Seniority, Seniority..... Seniority should be the difference between 15 days off and 18 days off, or 90 hours vs 82 hours, not 18 days with 90-95 hours vs 12-13 days with 70-75 hours. Check some of the lines that the JR bidders at all bases get, (Even FLL). Your seniority is on the backs of the poor JR bidders at FLL and most of the bidders at JFK (senior and junior). Everything you spout is more about "YOU" instead of what is best for the majority or even the company. I can tell you are a real team player. If you don't like it, then yell "SENIORITY" and wait for everyone to run in fear.
In my opinion, your opinion is not worth much. Some of us whant change to improve the QOL, benefits and pay for all of us. You are only interested in the QOL, benefits and pay for YOURSELF and your SENIORITY click at FLL. Hey, if you can't stand the truth, then again, turn off your computer...
And that my opinion.....
FNG