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04-03-2026 | 02:36 PM
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Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
04-03-2026 | 02:43 PM
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The Engage podcast is much clearer than the email in stating that this is the approach ALPA is seeking.
Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
04-03-2026 | 02:47 PM
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04-03-2026 | 02:48 PM
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Auto accept is the single most valuable piece of leverage this pilot group has ever had. Management will do everything they can to pry it out of our hands at a discount. Pushing a mediocre, limited scope, short term deal that plays on the fears of a “forever war” will be their first step.
I'll see myself out until Monday.
04-03-2026 | 03:03 PM
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The Engage podcast is much clearer than the email in stating that this is the approach ALPA is seeking.
Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
Nothing ever happens in negotiations until Bastian wants it done. If he wants it done early, the only question is if they're willing to pay a premium for it. If not, back to Plan A, I guess. Maybe Bastian wants this off his plate so he can coast into retirement and focus on the important thing: finding his next stewardess baby mamma.
It's got to be worth our while, though.
04-03-2026 | 03:06 PM
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Auto accept is the single most valuable piece of leverage this pilot group has ever had. Management will do everything they can to pry it out of our hands at a discount. Pushing a mediocre, limited scope, short-term deal that plays on the fears of a “forever war” will be their first step.
04-03-2026 | 03:15 PM
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They won’t be doing that anytime soon. If the MEC stays true to their word, then this is going to be a long cycle. I’m fine with that.
04-03-2026 | 03:16 PM
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Right, but cashing it in for limited, short-term patchwork would be malfeasance. Management could take back auto-accept on Monday if they’re willing to sign a comprehensive, long-term deal that blows away the rest of the industry.
They won’t be doing that anytime soon. If ALPA stays true to their stated word, this is going to be a long cycle. I’m fine with that.
They won’t be doing that anytime soon. If ALPA stays true to their stated word, this is going to be a long cycle. I’m fine with that.
04-03-2026 | 03:20 PM
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