Originally Posted by
Flyguppy
...allowing larger airplanes to be paid the same as smaller? Not good.
Agreed, to a point. However, it makes no sense to invest negotiating capital in an airframe with a limited future. American is the only US carrier that doesnt band pay (and even they do with the 767/A300).
I think the unbanding will benefit ALL of us when the next large airplane makes its way onto the property.
Only if it's a 747-400, which they don't make anymore. If it's an A350 or 787, which we had training slots for on our last bid, it makes more sense to put the highest pay rate on what your fleet will look like. Think of it this way, what would you say about negotiating a higher pay rate for the DC-10 than the 737-900? Doesn't do us any good, does it? Leave the rate for the 747-8 and A380 off the contract and let us negotiate them later, when they have them on order.
Let's face it, this is all about the SLI, and even then it might not have an effect.