Originally Posted by
supersix-4
You just dont have a clue where I was coming from...
EWRflyr is correct. CAL MEC pushed CAL(NOT YO-nited) to make it more difficult for us to commute, then they have the nerve to ask us to picket with them.. My problem is with that, The average line pilot at Cal has no idea that ever happened and I'm sure they disagree with how things were handled. Much less some United MX controller who probably has never had to use the j/s EVER. So clue yourself in before adding your measly 2 cents...
FWIW, I DO understand the angst over the jumpseat priority deal. That would chap my hide too. That's the problem when you are flying as feed for someone; you are always at the mercy of someone else's decisions.
Now I'm REALLY gonna pour some gas on the bomb: I believe that on Fee For Departure operations (NOT at risk flying done by the regionals) that the associated mainline pilots should have priority in the seats. After all, the mainline company has purchased those seats, whether they are empty or full. They are paying for the gas, and they are taking the inevitable operating loss at $100+ oil. I believe Delta has now done this with all their feeders except Skywest.
As I mentioned, at risk flying done by the regionals definitely would need to be exempt from this agreement to be fair in my own eyes. Luckily for you, my opinion means absolutely nothing to anyone, so I'm sure nothing will be changing soon.
Don't blame you for not wanting to carry the sign for a group of pilots who want to take back the flying that was given to you at their expense. I sure wouldn't go picket for XJET to get more/bigger airplanes.