Originally Posted by
Schwanker
What do you mean by greedy? Didn't AT nearly triple there operation in recent years?? This is leading to very quick upgrades and great career expectations. Hopefully they don't push to staple too many SWA FO's! That may appear greedy to some!
And if SWA pilots had been working for AT wages in the same period??? And if SWA hadn't been hoarding cash for an acquisition??? It would have been a pretty different market to compete in.
AT pilots are going to get a huge raise. They're going to get better work rules. They're going to have reduced commutes. They're not going to have to go on strike to get a new contract. Their union dues are going to be reduced. They're much younger than most of the guys on the SWAPA list so over time, retirements will help their career more than the SWA pilots.
What are they willing to give up for all that? Anything?