Hmm - I think that DPA hadn't gotten much wind in their sails by mid of 2012, when the TA came out and the voting was taking place. So I don't think it weakened C2012. I think now a lot more people know about DPA. Also, in 2012 DPA was running a mostly gentlemanly campaign to change the bargaining agent. I think that now that DPA has run off the rails and is just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. The turning point for me personally was TC's comparison of Chinese forced abortions to ALPA. Do we really want people who think that's an appropriate way to discuss matters among professional pilots, Wall Street, on Capitol Hill and the company?

ALPA may be slow to change, but I'm not worried about what they are going to decision makers that affect our careers.

I just think that DPA will divert some attention from the real issue come 2015 - namely a better contract. If ALPA and DPA are continuing to argue about representation, people might just tune out and not pay attention to any of C2015 - just when we need the most participation and unity.

 

Free beer tomorrow.

 

Which long haul aircraft will be configured with real pilot rest areas versus business rest seats? Non revved on a 330 in Biz a few weeks ago and spent 1/2 the flight in front of a screaming 5 year old.

 

I told TC directly that the abortion comment was highly inappropriate and turned me off directly. He agreed, apologized again, and called it an emotional outburst in a very intense and exhausting time.

As C2015 approaches, I would like the focus to be just that.

 

Exactly!!!
It's reassuring to see other people feel the same way.

 

Man, Clamp, you have some serious 73 issues. You must have had some bad experiences. The former Bus CAs I fly with love the 73. Plus, they can see the screens in daylight.

 

I've voiced some hate on the 737. But I think that's mainly because it's the replacement for the 757. And I'm more angry at Boeing then the 737. The avionics are really nice. And with a nice headset, I think the noise isn't an issue. I've sat jump in several of ours lately, and it's kind of growing on me. But it can never be a 757.

 

I also agree. I'm no ALPA cheerleader but DPA does not come anywhere near my standard for professionalism or competence. TC sunk the deal for me.

 

I'm sorry, but as a spokesperson representing an organization there are certain indiscretions, comments, and/or actions that require a person to step down and resign. In my opinion, TCs' comments warranted a resignation and a sorry didn't suffice.

Perhaps I'm being a little hard on him, but the comments were just the final straw for me in a long, litany of harsh criticisms.

FYI, Elvis my response is towards TC's plea and not your post.

 

I agree with that. Trust me. Bigger cockpit and better auto throttles would be nice. I love the way it flies though. It's solid. But I've been on it for quite awhile, I could be jaded.