Originally Posted by
shiznit
Agreed. All I can say is "FUPM". Aircraft decisions will not affect my contract expectations. I'll fly around old 757, MD-88 and DC-9's or brand spanking new 7X7's, AXXX, or C'whatevers. I don't care what they order, not my problem.
I sell pilot services to Delta Air Lines, I will fly whatever plane they ask, all I ask is that Delta Air Lines compensates me in correlation with my skill, ability, and responsibilities.
You assume it's a negotiating ploy - they might simply buy said aircraft, and show no profits as they will be fully offset by capitol expenditures in fleet renewal, and say there is nothing to give.