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01-13-2026 | 07:08 AM
#181
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I like the PHX reps take on the dues holiday and maybe another angle on why we were given it:
“We believe that the impetus for the APA-ALPA dues holiday was the 2023 ALPA Exploratory Report’s finding that, over the preceding 23-year period, AA pilots had effectively paid a 1.3% dues rate.
Our view is that one purpose of the APA-ALPA Merger Dues Holiday is to “reset” this comparison so that any merger with ALPA will appear to be a substantial dues increase for AA pilots.“
“We believe that the impetus for the APA-ALPA dues holiday was the 2023 ALPA Exploratory Report’s finding that, over the preceding 23-year period, AA pilots had effectively paid a 1.3% dues rate.
Our view is that one purpose of the APA-ALPA Merger Dues Holiday is to “reset” this comparison so that any merger with ALPA will appear to be a substantial dues increase for AA pilots.“
01-13-2026 | 07:47 AM
#182
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From: A320 FO
Exactly. Section 6 will end when Delta and United get contracts. We might as well just stay on dues holiday until then. I don't see the point in paying 1.5% just to end up with 85% of what they get.
01-13-2026 | 10:32 AM
#183
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1) Divide APAs resources (S6 prep and negotiate merger at the same time), 2) weaken and bleed APA dry for the full amount of the dues holiday 3) delay any vote until after S6 openers have been exchanged in order to have a more engaged pilot group and a sense of urgency.
Makes perfect sense from their side to try to get the best acquisition deal AND the highest chances of passing.
Makes perfect sense from their side to try to get the best acquisition deal AND the highest chances of passing.
Referencing the base blast you mentioned, it sounds like there are a few "You'll have to vote for it to find out what's in it" items. Like dues and the future of APA medical benefits. That seems like a cocky kind of position to take. As was previously mentioned...it'll all be a moot point without a heavily engaged pilot group. Here's to hoping for the best possible outcome.
01-13-2026 | 01:33 PM
#184
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