Just ask RW, he sees no problem with current attrition levels.

AA has done a lot of things wrong, but they’re actually in the best spot for regional attrition compared to their competitors.

Heavily disagree with that. Delta is in the best position by far. 3 of the most stable regionals and the most mainline aircraft to bring it in house.

Not in the slightest…UA signed a marketing deal with Swayne. That’s after AA tried to do the same and Swayne came back with a counter offer. Needless to say AA wasn’t going to entertain it and told him to F off

Looks like he is officially 777 IAD. Congrats to him for making the move.

777 Dulles beats a clapped out 145 everyday, not to mention $174.15 second year pay! Congrats Swayne.

Drama - highly doubt it. To those reading... This backwater of "information" on APC is a total joke. He's moved on, you should too.

Well he was always going to do what was in the best interest for himself. He doesn’t actually care about anyone but himself and his own fame and glory. If he really cared about pilots and industry coworkers he would have joined up in the union and went for a leadership position and used his platform for change. However, he’s in it for the fame and monetary gains. Cute how he went for upgrade and was a captain for a hot minute just for the propaganda and photo shoot knowing full well that he was leaving for UA in a week.

If you’re upset with somebody for making fantastic videos, that help a lot of aspiring pilots and then taking a position with a legacy… forget it. You wouldn’t pass the Hogan.

As would anyone else. You're $hitting on a dude who is makes the same choices that reasonable people would, and do, make. Why wouldn't he take the upgrade? The industry can change on a dime (United cancelled its last class during covid with 3 days notice IIRC). It makes sense to progress and contribute where you are until the day you leave.

If the Union was so interested in using his personal business/brand for their gain, why didn't they hire him and compensate him to do so? That's right, He was paying the Union to work on his behalf... he doesn't owe the association anything beyond his dues payment.