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Aloha
Gents,
This month I have been flying with a guy who is very much into the politics of the airlines. He is one of those self-proclaimed experts, who just won’t shut up. He has been discussing at length, his opinions of the whole F9-SWA-Republic thing. I would like to be able to speak with him intellectually on this subject, yet I am relatively uninformed. (I just fly my line, go home, and go fishing.) I am looking for a mature discussion, giving both sides of the argument, with and without the aid of hindsight – in the hopes that I can give some viewpoints from the people who have an intelligent dog in this fight.
My question is this: Did the F9 union make the correct decision for its members by not accepting the SWA staple offer? Are they better off now? Will the F9 pilots be better off with Republic in the future?
This is a tough question. I would love to become a little smarter on this matter and argue an intelligent position, and beat this guy at his own game.
Lastly, I am new to this forum. I am not looking to get (flames?) from anyone. Thank you again for taking the time to give your opinion.
Respectfully from the new guy,
Aloha
The big question is ... WHO CARES? You can't change what has been decided and you'll never know if someone would have had it better.
I would suggest you stick with fishing. And if you have to fly with that bozo again, you change the subject to something more intelluctually appealing.