Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 1200640)

If Europe is falling apart, where do you think that places us, in terms of negotiating on the traditional track?

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg (Post 1200646)

And as I stated in another thread, who would leave a 20% pay increase and some work rule improvements on the table during the time it normally takes to negotiate (2 1/2 years after amendable date) a normal contract? That is nuts.

Originally Posted by Columbia (Post 1200688)

If Europe is falling apart, why the "20% pay raise?". What if Europe isn't falling apart. If Europe is falling apart, why is the company and Wall St forecasting record profits? Do you know something that they don't? Maybe you should tell them.

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg (Post 1200646)

Then why get the new MD90s? What are they for? There are probably many moving parts to the future of this airline, some Dalpa probably can't talk about. What type of flying would the 717s be doing? I see those LGA slots that we traded USair for that are initially slated for large RJs. Then throw more into ATL to do DC9 flying as they leave. It's still a plus in the 110 seat market.

And as I stated in another thread, who would leave a 20% pay increase and some work rule improvements on the table during the time it normally takes to negotiate (2 1/2 years after amendable date) a normal contract? That is nuts.