Actually our Section 1 is pretty specific about DCI flying when it comes to hub-to-hub. DCI is limited to 6% of all hub-to-hub flying and is specifically required to provide hub feed.

For comparison the Alaska flying is "providing feed" and is limited to flying no more than 25% of all hub-to-hub flights. Outside of hat AS can pretty much fly anywhere in the world with the 86-seat limitation on carrying the DL code.


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George

I don't think the discussion of "scope" keeps us from unifying.

I'm pretty sure its part of the restoration like a siamese twin.

If we get great rates but the flying leaves we can claim "victory" for restoration but all but the top 10% will feel the consequences...

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George

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That's it. Seniority lets us sort out the "undesirable" flying by AE and monthly bid....

The sad thing is we have LEC reps that put stuff like "this flying is beneath us" in writing...

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George

It isn't set in stone, and that's the problem.

Right now our MEC mission statement doesn't include any language directing it to recapture or extend the amount of Delta flying that is performed by Delta pilots.

I for one would sleep better if our association's mission statement included scope language. Maybe it's time to add that.

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George

Don't think you can even list yourself without paying the fee. I get four choices under the leisure travel drop down.

Yes, just go to Delta.com or Orbitz, Travelocity etc. because the FFL tickets usually can't match.

Regardless of all the spin you get here from the ALPA loyalists about why scope isn't being actively mentioned (ie it's implied, it goes without saying because everybody already has an understanding, the new guy ran out of ink before he could write that 15 character line, etc, etc) the unfortunate truth is its not in there purposely. The union "leadership" are, as they say, "keeping their options open".

Most of the guys with less than ten years left will be looking out for number one....that is to say their own pay and retirement dollars. This will likely mimic the age 65 process (majority voted against it but the top dogs in ALPA pushed for it and justified it after the fact). They operate on the principal it is better to try to get forgiveness after the fact than it is to gain permission.

To those of you here who have inside ties to ALPA leadership...

If you disagree with the above statements, you can do one thing to put this argument to rest... Get DALPA leadership (and ALPA national for that matter) to put out a statement clearly laying out their stance on scope. Something like this:

1. NOT ONE MORE SEAT OR FLYING JOB WILL BE PASSED FROM MAINLINE TO REGIONAL OR ANY OTHER AFFILIATE INCLUDING CODE SHARES.

2. PARALLEL TO OUR MISSION TO RESTORE PAY WE WILL BRING THE FLYING FROM REGIONALS AND CODESHARES BACK TO INDIVIDUAL MAINLINE AIRLINES.

Exactly who keeps up with that little tid bit of information on a hub to hub DCI flight????? That is a joke.:eek:

The Code Share committee. It is briefed at every regular MEC meeting, and the company data is crosschecked against OAG schedules.