Originally Posted by XJT Pilot

I don't agree with anything you said less the fact that CAL is trying to bring all the 50 seat flying in house or what ever airplane it is. You guys sit down there up managements a$$ thinking this company need us to play ball, they need us more then we need them and if you don't see that well then your blind. Is the 50 gonna go away? Your dam right it is, (second point I agree to)but not till this CPA is up or CAL buys it out. I'm sorry but you just cant cancel contracts without due diligence by the party which seeks to end the agreement.

I'll gladly take my spot flying at a legacy when and if this company goes down but till then seeing as I'm gonna be here for a while, I'm gonna strive to continue the fight for what we all as professional pilots deserve. EVERY DOLLAR WE CAN GET, and when we we do secure an industry leading contract for you again! Well, I would just rather you say thanks and enjoy the fruits of mine and everyone's lobar that puts up the good fight. You people are the reason were considered second class pilots and mocked by our peers. If you want to insure the company survives and i'm sure you do that sticker that says 'I Will Fly For Food" is right up your alley.

Originally Posted by HercDriver130

okay...this comment...."they need us more than we need them..."...from a regional pilot... are you kidding me....with out your mainline contracts YOU ARE NOTHING!!!

Originally Posted by Banshee365

XJT is taking ASA's CRJ-200's when Delta tears up all the contracts to operate 15 flights a day from LAX-HNL, part of the 50 states thing...

Originally Posted by Kilroy

The word going around is we will have a TA probably by the end of the week.

Originally Posted by xjtguy

Just going by the most recent JNC update (06/22/2012) with about HALF the TA STILL in negotiation, I'd say that having it by the end of the week (when you posted it) is slightly off.

Originally Posted by gtechpilot

The fifty state thing still makes me giggle - no variation of the -200 could make the mainland to island leg....sadly even Cold Bay isn't an option...the winds are usually more favorable coming back so maybe freight the planes over and come back when the weather cooperates? The -700 and -900 can make it but seriously, who wants to spend 5-6 hours in CRJ seats??

Originally Posted by JustAnotherPLT

I may be completely off here, but I think (as retarded as the 50 state thing is) when thinking about Hawaii they probably meant operate like a Mesa and do flights around the islands.

Originally Posted by Kilroy

Word on the street is there will be a TA by summers end. The SLI will somewhat favor the ASA side. It is also being said that do not be to surprised if Delta comes in and buys some of the pilot group if not all. With Delta's lightning speed contract TA, and what looks like the same with Expressjet, makes one wounder why the rush. let's just say there is something in the works. Can't say much for the other regionals, but it appears that this Delta TA will benefit the new Expressjet, more than any other regional, for the better. Things are definitely looking good as time goes forward.