The problem is you have been doing it for years and not a single thing has changed.

The most desirable way to deal with conflict is through diplomacy. When that does not produce results, which is the case with American, the next step is to use force. I understand completely that the American pilot group would like to get rid of the "restricted" jumpseat policy. They have had 10 years to figure this out, which shows a total lack of desire from the American pilot group(as a whole). If Mesaba has truly enacted a new jumpseat policy that recipocates the horse **it that American has been pulling for years, this will become a huge win for the "restricted" guys. This act would finally create a presedent within the industry that has been neglected for some time. The only way to create change at this point is by force and shear numbers. As a small carrier individually, we really can't force a change at American but if we all are on the same page, results will occur. I truely applaud Mesaba for this initiative. If anyone from Mesaba has this policy, please send me a copy and I will forward it to our jumpseat coordinators ASAP.

To the American sympathisers; I understand completely that leaving a jumpseater behind goes against the basic fabric of our moral compass. I absolutely hate even thinking about it, but consider this: When you allow more then one American jumpseater on your aircraft, you are shafting your own pilot group. I assure you American is leaving one of your own behind in DFW or ORD within the very near future.