This airline was built by the guys who turn the wheels.
The pilots of Northwest and Delta.

We sacrificed in bankruptcy and its time management showed us some respect.

We need to be recognized for what we do. Every day.
Restore this profession to its rightful place.

I like the Doubletree, partly for the Hilton points. The CPO will give you a list of local hotels, with prices.

So, you would rather have a quick vs good deal? (I'm thinking FAR 117 "stuff")

I'm thinking that the fact we haven't settled for something we don't want is a good thing.

Patience Grasshopper <-------giving my age away:o

Agreed

And don't you wish we could hire that ad agency? I'm so done with 'up'

Ferd

While it's entirely possible that the company and union are currently coming to some sort of understanding on a small deal (entirely speculative, as I have no idea), I'm starting to think the same way.

I voted for C2012, mainly because I perceived it to be an insurance contract against an uncertain economy. I hoped, and I suspected the economy was going to improve, but you could have made a great case for the opposite.

Now, we're getting clearer and clearer glimpses into what's actually potentially available, and it looks quite substantial. As a result, it sure feels like a quick deal might not be the way to go. The price to pay for a big deal might be a long wait, but that might be the path to maximizing gains. One question in my mind is: who might be in the White House if it gets to a strike situation. I know Clinton appointed a PEB for AMR, but he did it after 38 minutes, not by telegraphing intentions ahead. This made the threat way more credible, and put a lot more pressure on the company.

Thanks Roadkill and Denny for the hotel info.

I agree with you Check Essential: our sacrifice in bankruptcy and general good will amongst the pilot group has helped this company tremendously. It is beyond time for adequate payback. Unfortunately I see this $2B stock buyback as good for investors-bad for pilots. You know when negotiation time comes around the company will have $2B less in available negotiating capital because its now earmarked for investors.

Its time to start rattling the swords. I want the company to know we aren't going to roll over. Now is the time for significant gains in pay and work rules.

I think we need to come up with a slogan for this next negotiation. I'll bet the collective minds of APC could come up with something good.

"2015- Time to shock the system"

Unfortunately, I don't think it matters who is in the White House if/when we ever get to a strike. No president will allow us to strike, more so now, after consolidation. And, being the cynic that I am, it is possible Clinton told AMR's CEO not to worry, I won't let it go to far...He appeared Labor friendly, and out of view of public eyes, he was pro-business too. Most of our politicians are bought and paid for by big business. There isn't enough PAC dollars in the World to by the kind of clout required to pull off a full blown strike again.

Although the PAC does do a lot of good, and we need them, we just don't have the influence it takes to buy a President.

E

Airport Inn is a dive, I would stay away. For $5 more you can stay at the LaQuinta ($55 out the door). The van is way better, rooms a lot cleaner, and the breakfast is good. If you want to spend a little more the Double Tree or Hyatt Place are nice. MyCrewGuide has good info on all the hotels.

If reserve worked so good for you, why will you bid a regular line in July or August? I'm thinking with the 100/28 FAR 117 limitation, reserve is the best way to GS.