Originally Posted by
ToiletDuck
Yes it is an insult to every airline pilot flying today. It wasn't when it was negotiated though. You also have to look at other items included in the contract that are invaluable like a single seniority list.
When you say single seniority list can pilots simply bid bases then move to them once they have the seniority regardless if they were hired for Republic, Shuttle America or Chautauqua. Can you move between all three freely?