I think it's hard for you to justify such a statement when 74% of your peers voted in favor of the contract. That's a very good ratification vote. Apparently your fellow pilots were quite pleased with what was achieved. Hardly a "loss."

Do you honestly expect that the pilots at a company with only 28 airplanes will be able to "lead the way?" A little reality, please. They made an incredible stride forward in pay when compared to their old contract, maintained their above-average work rules, and got some nice kickers like a 7% limit on insurance premium increases. I think they did a pretty good job.