If Airways woulda gone ch.7 in 2003, over half of the WO pilots would have never been hired in the first place. So while we all agree that the cash infusions provided by contract carriers were vital to Airways survival, that does not mean that the pilots of the Airways WOs are indebted to the companies that provided that capital.

That said I dont think anybody really expects a staple if a WO&Contract merger were to take place. Even with a bankrupt Mesa. The staple discussion is far-fetched and silly at best.

Speaking for myself I'd like to know why PDT mgmt is asking for further concessions from our pilot group while Mr. Kirby is not willing to operate a profitable airline. If I was a shareholder in Airways and I heard the whining about how difficult it is to run a profitable company, I'd demand a change in mgmt.

Heck, I'd do Kirby's job for half the price! That's right, I'm undercutting him folks!
USAirways: Hire me at HALF that Kirby's salary AND that $2m/yr consolidation will be done in a month.

Who want's Parker's job? LoL..