Originally Posted by
scambo1
Despite the title of this thread, and the better payrates of SWA, it seems like the real professional windfall is tilted toward the SWA guys, not AirTran.
They are getting a different fleet, international operations and know-how, more basing choices, expanded business operations, NYC flying, ATL flying, etc.
The SWA pilots think that integration should be by w-2 and not status and category...now thats rich. They are the big winners in this.
Are you 'for real'?
Everyone at SWA has flown a 'different' fleet before. No challenge there and pay isn't going UP with the addition of 717s.
Most SWA pilots have international experience and 'know-how', so minimal benefit there.
The only base AT adds is ATL. More basing choices??? ONE!
'Expanded business operations' have been happening. Have you not been watching?. Charleston and Greensboro this spring. Numerous cities over the last few years.
Yes, some additional NYC flying. New routes to 'podunk' airports and some Internatioal that SW could have easily done on their own. Huge pay increase for AT guys.
How is that a wind fall for SWA?
Nothing against the AT guys and gals, but for you to say it is a SW 'windfall' is not truthful.
Have a great day tho,
S
