Originally Posted by EMBFlyer (Post 2329364)

Wanna know how to fix those?

Originally Posted by aa73 (Post 2328804)

Some of you Debbie Downers need a fresh perspective reboot. You guys act like flying for AA is the worst job in the world. You know what, talk to some of our guys who have lost their medical and would kill to come back to the line...they probably read this stuff and just shake their heads. Or talk to the guys that are stuck at regionals or Emirates or wherever, trying to break into the big 3. Truth is, you guys don't know just how dang good you have it here. Yes our contract and culture both need work...news flash, EVERY airline has gone through these kinds of cycles. American will turn it around eventually... don't lose perspective, take a good look around at how good you have it, go out, fly your trip, smile a little, treat others how you want to be treated, sit back and enjoy your job at a legacy that pays right up there with the other big boys. (And never stop fighting for a better contract.)

The biggest disservice you can do to yourself and the folks around you - and it'll make you a miserable human being - is to constantly yearn for what others have instead of focusing on the great things you have.

This AA gig needs work but overall it's still a great job.

signed, counting my blessings every day.

Originally Posted by Al Czervik (Post 2329402)

Does it start with F?

Originally Posted by viper548 (Post 2329016)

We complained about the low pay on the slash trips. This is their solution. Yet another item that needs to get fixed in the next contract.

Originally Posted by viper548 (Post 2329016)

We complained about the low pay on the slash trips. This is their solution. Yet another item that needs to get fixed in the next contract.

Originally Posted by Sliceback (Post 2329601)

DL buddy said the company, in trying to avoid triggering CD pay, built similar trips with mid sequence or same day all nighters.

Originally Posted by viper548 (Post 2329714)

PHX has a lot of trips that start with a redeye, rest during the day then back to work in the afternoon. That second day looks rough if you have a hard time sleeping during the day.

Originally Posted by 450knotOffice (Post 2330014)

The red eye LAX JFK LAX trips are like that. For example, 10 PM departure to JFK, arrive at about 6:45 AM. Then say a 7PM departure from JFK back to LAX, arriving at about 22:30 or so.

Easy, really. 26 hours total trip time with 12.45 pay. Efficient. If needed, Melatonin can work wonders to help you sleep after you arrive from your all-nighter.