Originally Posted by
Captain Bligh
Furthermore; It is doubtful that the JV attempt would be a gain for any of the above 3 mentioned labor groups. Rather a 4th yet unnamed airline could and would be established almost overnight (may already exist) to which flying would be outsourced.
Ding ding, we have a winner!
United mainline cannot grow. They are simply rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. When recently asked on a conference call if United would add any more airframes to their fleet between now and the expected(cough) arrival of new aircraft in 2016, the UAL CFO said....NO. When the weegie board allows United to add a route like Africa, they are cancelling something else to free up the aircraft.
Some have said the CAL pilots should leverage their scope language to achieve a leading contract. Well, a 30% pay raise won't benefit you when you are either furloughed or frozen in your seat for the next 10 years because "your" flying is being outsourced. Don't believe me? Ask a United pilot.
It's time to get smart and work together amongst the different pilot groups. The airlines certainly are. Look for yourself.
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