Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
Inaccurate analysis, IMO. As you state, C2k went above the declining line and was in effect a correction. However, the "drastic correction in the other direction" was not a reaction to C2K or a direct result of it. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity via one of the darkest times in our industry for an unethical management to take advantage of the situation and attempt to permanently reset the value of our profession at a much, much lower level. So far, their plan appears to be working quite well, with pilots like yourself expressing support for it.
You guys got took on C2K. The suits saw you coming and offered you huge raises for work rule concessions and scope language. They saw the recession coming and had CH11 in their sights. 9/11 only accelerated the decline in the economy and moved up the plans. They knew they could get the pay back but the rules and scope were gone forever.
For someone who rails against evil management and gives them omnipotent powers to screw with you I'm surprised you don't see that.