The numbers and money brought to a merger would give APA significant leverage in negotiating terms with ALPA.

The bigger union would give pilots more clout in DC, especially considering a unified PAC. Also, we would all benefit from those within the AA ranks that bring their expertise in the whole spectrum of pilot issues. I believe it would truly strengthen us as a whole.

Does ALPA offer more transparency? APA seems to do a lot “of work” behind closed doors.

Are they made out of glass?

It will happen eventually.

There is no good reason why it shouldn't.

It'll take another merger to happen though. It won't happen on its own unfortunately.

APA, Alpa, teamsters or the VHPA. Pick your poison.

Those of you who think ALPA will be your savior better do a little bit more reading. Now the teamsters...that would be an interesting proposition.

Teamsters? Ask our Atlas brothers and sisters about their contract success? When it was amendable, etc. Or any Teamster carrier for that fact.

If were adding up wins and losses, ALPA carriers have everyone beat.

Maybe any day now APA will get it’s act together right? When is the last time we led?

Despite their shortcomings in the regional world, it’s hard to argue against the success of ALPA. Compare a Delta or United contract to an APA negotiated contract. Better yet, compare it to a foreign flagged airlines “contract.”

I don’t think anyone has said ALPA or any other union would be a savior. The pilots would still have to put the work in.