Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
I do not think that is why they are pay attention. They are watching to see if the relationship sours. Pilots that are playing along mean an airline that can make money. (Ref AMR's Q3 guidance)
I beleive that in is a good thing that we are engaged with our company and the financial world. I think that it is important on many levels. I also know that taking that away will not go unnoticed and will negatively effect the outlook of our company. So, yes, I think it will "help" us in the effort of restoration, but I also know that a successful corporation that can turn a min of 7-8% margins quarter over quarter helps too. No single item will solve all of the ills of this profession, but they will aid in it its progress.
So you honestly think DALPA will "switch gears" as soon as we get into Section 6 negotiations and put an opener that would be full restoration or even anything approaching it? After everything DALPA has said and done for the past 5 years would indicate that we as a pilot group think we're doing pretty good under the circumstances? And then there's the problem of a pilot group, many of whom have had their expectations managed significantly downward. Where do you think the unity and resolve for restoration are going to suddenly come from? Where's the mission to rally around?
Personally, from what I've seen from DALPA, I'll be surprised if our opener has much more than a 20% increase in pay, hold the line on scope (with no improvements to it), and a few work rule improvements. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm beginning to think it's too much of a risk to wait around to find out.