Originally Posted by fly2002

I think what we are seeing here is a realization of a shift in how pilots will be represented moving forward. Look at ALPA. Around 38 airlines represented and only 2 are major airlines. Delta and United. Fedex is also ALPA but can easily be seen as being in a different industry.

Looking at my crystal ball I see ALPA representing ONLY regional airlines. And here's the thing....THATS OK. The regional airlines need someone to represent them, and help increase their quality of life.

The majors, now SWA, USAIR, UAL, DAL, AMR will likely all have independent unions that use CAPA to have a voice and lobby in Washington.

Once DAL leaves ALPA you will see the new UAL bolt about a second afterwards as they find themselves funding, as well as surrounded by, regionals.

My DPA card is in for a number of reasons. And I used to be an ALPA rep actually!!

1. I'm not going to fund airlines that actively try and steal my flying.
2. I'm not going to fund a union that has no ballz and cannot take a position on anything.
3. I'm not going to fund Airtran pilots trying to get a better position within SWA only to leave ALPA and join SWAPA. I pay for this sh@t EVERY MONTH OUT OF MYYYYYY PAYCHECK.........(sorry AT guys)


Guys seriously.....quit choking the sick horse with pills and just put a bullet in it.

fly2002