Originally Posted by Coach67 (Post 1147811)

In another forum it says there was a special joint CAL/UAL Mec meeting scheduled for late March. It also says that the CAL MEC pulled out of the meeting and now its just a UAL MEC meeting.

Anyone know why? Sure doesn't look good for the unity issue.

Originally Posted by Regularguy (Post 1147872)

Boy just when I thought there was hope for getting a contract this year.


"March 8, 2012; United Continental Holdings, Inc. is happy to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with its former Continental Pilot Group. Under the leadership of Captain Jay Pierce, we have reached an agreement which will allow United Airlines to move forward into the future and secure its spot as the worlds premier airline. The agreement between the former Continental Pilot Group will allow us to staff the next generation B737 Max, our current deliveries of B737s, and 787s at industry competitive rates and retain the manpower advantages we have enjoyed.

While complete contract details will be announced in the near future, the tentative agreement includes a $20,000 per pilot signing bonus, twelve percent pay increases and continues to provide the staffing flexibility for our future aircraft fleet growth. We would like to thank Captain Pierce for his help in procuring this industry leading contract and the future of United Airlines."

Originally Posted by Regularguy (Post 1147872)

Boy just when I thought there was hope for getting a contract this year.


"March 8, 2012; United Continental Holdings, Inc. is happy to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with its former Continental Pilot Group. Under the leadership of Captain Jay Pierce, we have reached an agreement which will allow United Airlines to move forward into the future and secure its spot as the worlds premier airline. The agreement between the former Continental Pilot Group will allow us to staff the next generation B737 Max, our current deliveries of B737s, and 787s at industry competitive rates and retain the manpower advantages we have enjoyed.

While complete contract details will be announced in the near future, the tentative agreement includes a $20,000 per pilot signing bonus, twelve percent pay increases and continues to provide the staffing flexibility for our future aircraft fleet growth. We would like to thank Captain Pierce for his help in procuring this industry leading contract and the future of United Airlines."

Originally Posted by Regularguy (Post 1147872)

Boy just when I thought there was hope for getting a contract this year.


"March 8, 2012; United Continental Holdings, Inc. is happy to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with its former Continental Pilot Group. Under the leadership of Captain Jay Pierce, we have reached an agreement which will allow United Airlines to move forward into the future and secure its spot as the worlds premier airline. The agreement between the former Continental Pilot Group will allow us to staff the next generation B737 Max, our current deliveries of B737s, and 787s at industry competitive rates and retain the manpower advantages we have enjoyed.

While complete contract details will be announced in the near future, the tentative agreement includes a $20,000 per pilot signing bonus, twelve percent pay increases and continues to provide the staffing flexibility for our future aircraft fleet growth. We would like to thank Captain Pierce for his help in procuring this industry leading contract and the future of United Airlines."

Originally Posted by Airhoss (Post 1148186)

Nice press release BTW, for anybody who even hesitated on that one I've got a bridge to sell on a beach in Arizona!;)

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 1148204)

So YOU'RE the guy who bought the London Bridge. :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_(Lake_Havasu_City)