Shack!!!!

And, while it would be a perfect world to have ALPA's inputs into the operational improvement of the company be welcomed and seriously considered, they are mgmt, you are a pilot.

They play stock price games, accounting games, etc. Don't allow any part of your compensation to be tied to the reported profit, pre-tax or whatever.

If the company is doing well, you'll see that "profit sharing" in growth and seat progression.

Again, my 2 cents.

Lee

 

A perfect world to have alpa input to the company operation? no thanks!

 

United Continental Holdings today reported third-quarter 2011 net income of $773 million . . .

UAL ended the third quarter with $8.4 billion in unrestricted cash . . .

There is . . .

Cash for UAL 2000 pay rates, inflation adjusted
Cash for UAL 2000 work rules
Cash for full retro

. . . mountains of it.

 

Syd,

That's your perogative. And, not company operation, but operational guidance. Things like SOC training, scheduling, and so on. Those ALPA actions have existed for many decades but are now more or less disregarded. Mgmt is mgmt. Pilots are pilots. Operational input from the experts on such items would only improve the end game result. But, as you see from SOC alone, mgmt in the new U will do whatever they can get away with, and you get the result you must live with.

That was my point. Take it for what you will. Mgmt will always be your enemy because they want the best pilot (or any other widget) to work for the lowest wage. No brainer.

Frats,
Lee

 

Airline financial data released by the Department of Transportation shows U.S. airlines collected $1.5 billion from baggage fees and reservation change fees in the second quarter of 2011. The biggest benefactors are carriers that serve airports in the Houston region.

 

After a long consideration to your statement ( 1/2 second)......you are right ! We all should offer UAL a pay cut and a decrease in benefits. Maybe even pay for our own hotel accomodations, transportation and food (including crew meals) while on duty.

That will definetely help the increase or decrease of any fares for the last 4 years. After all, you think you are so smart and maybe not even a pilot.
Let me guess......you are a management guy !!

" THERE IS ALWAYS ONE LIKE YOU " One of our worst enemies.

 

Well, based on the earnings announcement yesterday, I think you've got your answer. Either you've got your head in/up... (insert favorite location here) or you're writing this stuff for Jeff.

 

I think I'll opt for "C"......ALL the above.

 

WASHINGTON (AP 2 Nov) — The parent company of United and Continental airlines spent $680,000 to lobby the government during the third quarter, according to a recent disclosure report.

Topics included a House bill that would bar U.S. airlines from paying a European emissions tax. Starting Jan. 1, the EU plans to include all airlines flying to and from its 27 member countries in its cap-and-trade program.

United Continental Holdings Inc. also lobbied on federal aviation issues, including funding for the Federal Aviation Administration. The company said it monitored legislative and federal activity related to pilot flight time rules, aviation security, planned navigation upgrades, and baggage policies for members of the armed forces.

The company also lobbied on spending for the Department of Homeland Security, which runs the Transportation Security Administration, the agency that screens airline travelers.

The lobbying for the July-September quarter was disclosed in a report filed Oct. 18 with the House Clerk's office.

United Continental was formed on Oct. 1, 2010, by the combination of United and Continental airlines.

United Continental spends $680,000 on 3Q lobbying - CBS MoneyWatch.com

 

The money is there. We're idiots if we take anything less than industry-leading.