Originally Posted by Sink r8

Personally, I think we would gain much more if we could alter the environment in a way that makes pilot costs a constant across the industry. When I dream, I see a future where ALPA would simply be an exclusive crew-leasing company to the airlines, and pilots would be no more tied to a carrier than a plumber to your personal sink. I also see much to be gained by controlling the supply of pilots by maintaining higher barriers to entry (i.e. advocating for higher and higher certification requirements, etc.).