Being a "Glass Half Full" kinda guy, I'm hoping I can start a thread where we build some common ground. I for one am excited to be a part of the world's largest airline and understand that the process of integration is difficult but that having the pilot groups working together will result in an infinitely superior result versus the calamity that otherwise would come from a brawl. So here it is: my thoughts on what we ALL have in common.
1) I like my job, and would like to strengthen my future job security.
2) I believe I am underpaid at present.
3) The Aer Lingus IAD-MAD flight is an attack on our union and profession and must be stopped.
4) Feeders are a reality that can't be undone, but it's time to draw the line and keep Continental's 50 seat restriction.
5) I expect my quality of life to get better NOT worse.
6) I have no desire to benefit from the SLI at the expense of CAL pilots, but I hope not to be hurt either (although I sure would like to be EWR based and stop commuting . . . anyone want to trade IAD 767 for EWR 767
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So that's it for now. I know those are the easy ones, and I know it's tempting for the cynical side of our brain to step in with a "you're such a naive loser" comment, but I hope anyone posting here will work towards a positive discussion on what we have in common.
Cheers,
JP