Originally Posted by
Bill Wilson
Why? What's so unique about the Midwest pilots? There's lots of other furloughed pilots and a whole bunch of pilots stagnated at the regionals waiting for their chance. I'm not sure why you think the Midwest pilot's plight is any worse than others looking for work. The Midwest guys should be given the same opportunity as everybody else. Nothing more, nothing less.
Because I can't think of another major airline pilot group who was bought by a commuter airline and subsequently hosed, all as part of the plan. Now bought by another major and screwed, well there are plenty but this is unique. The Midwest guys had a great thing going, gave the peeps a great product all while making a nice paycheck...not sticking half their peeps in the back of contracted RJ to the lowest bidder. Its a shame that's why I hope we give them pref hiring.