I've had the same concern but I know ALPA doesn't want to have to explain leaving brothers behind. And if the contract the NC is fighting for is worth striking over I am hopeful I won't be having to answer the termination question anywhere else because I'll want to stay.

 

Are you looking at a new job for your friends and family?

 

Based on the timeline so far, I don't see a strike in 2017. However, 2018 is more likely the scenario. I have no facts on that, just my best guess from past experiences. Anyone who feels it's 2017 and why, please chime in.

 

Not getting political here - just a question.

There are only two current board members on the NMB, one Rep, one Dem (right?) Trump will appoint another who will undoubtedly be republican.(right?)

Should we be at all concerned that a majority republican NMB would not release us?

Although - I did read on Wikipedia the longest standing member of the board, Harry Hoglander was a pilot at TWA, and MEC chairman at one point, as well as an officer at ALPA national. If he is the republican on there now (appointed in 2002), I'd say his credentials trump his party. So that bodes well.

 

S-1 announced today.

 

It's official we're going public.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.marke...B-8BC1DE1B6CEC

 

Dear Team Frontier:

I want to share some very exciting news about our Company. This afternoon we filed a registration statement, known as an “S-1,” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is the first of many steps in the process of becoming a publicly traded company. This is an important milestone for our business, and it is a testament to all of your hard work.

The public offering will provide proceeds to strengthen Frontier’s balance sheet which will support our continued growth and new job opportunities as we provide “Low Fares Done Right.”

Now that we’ve filed the S-1, the Company is in what is known as the “quiet period.” During the quiet period, the SEC strictly regulates what we can say about the offering, the process, and the Company’s current business and future prospects. In short, we cannot say much during the quiet period. This applies to any and all IPO related questions about the offering or the future of the Company, including questions about:

o The offering price;
o Timing of the offering;
o Possible future employee incentive plans; or
o Our business plans and prospects.

Because this news is likely to attract attention from the media and other interested parties, we ask that you refer any inquiries to our communications department at {deleted}

Finally, I want to remind you that it should be business as usual. The best way that you can help during this time is to remain focused on your day-to-day responsibilities and serving the needs of our customers.

On behalf of the entire management team, thank you for your continued dedication to Frontier as we embark on the next leg of our journey.

 

"Quite period"??? When have we NOT been in "quite period"?

 

You're quite funny

 

None of us goes back from strike unless we all go back together and that includes the probies. There will be no hostage taking by management. They tried that scare tactic crap at Comair. Screw them. We won.

If I remember correctly, the new contract will have a "no hostages clause" in it which brings all pilots back after strike. Anyone care to help me out here??

If I were you, I'd be proud to tell the story of how I was fired because I wouldn't cross the picket line...only to be rehired thanks to my union brethren! That's unity!