Tale of Two Pilot Groups DAL/CAL

[densoo]

One,

Officials at Delta Air Lines’ pilots union, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), are meeting this week in Atlanta to discuss the possibility that the carrier may soon be involved in industry consolidation, and to form a three-member merger committee to ensure the group’s needs are met in the event of a tie-up.
The announcement, made by Delta ALPA’s master executive council (MEC) chairman Lee Moak, comes as industry speculation that Delta is a merger target for other US majors reaches fever pitch.

The other,

I feel the pilot group should be aware of an effort underway to recall me as the MEC Chairman at the next MEC meeting in January (Jan. 29-31). This effort is being led by the LEC representatives from IAH and EWR. --CAL MEC Chair

January 14, 2008

Thursday, January 10, a special MEC meeting was convened to determine whether or not the MEC members still had confidence that Captain xxxxx was the correct choice for leadership moving into Section 6 negotiations.

The motion, a vote of No Confidence, passed by a 5-4 majority.

Just where the attention needs to be during contract negotiations and impending mergers.

 

[jonjuan]

Yes, but I would rather be in CALPAs bargaining position.

CALs financial outlook:

"Some airlines are expected to struggle in the fourth quarter. But Continental, which has posted quarterly gains all year, said last month its demand and pricing remain strong, with occupancy on pace to match last year's level.
BY THE NUMBERS: Analysts, on average, expect Continental to turn a profit of 3 cents per share on revenue of $3.51 billion, according to a survey by Thomson Financial.
Analysts predict full-year earnings of $4.63 per share and revenue of $14.22 billion.
ANALYST TAKE: Bear Stearns analyst Frank Boroch last week upgraded Continental to "Outperform," and said he expects the company to surprise the market by reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
Following a steep decline in the company's share price, "we now expect the market to focus on Continental's best-in-class execution, profitable growth strategy, and attractive valuation amid likely industry consolidation," he said in a note to investors."

 

[densoo]

Yes, but I would rather be in CALPAs bargaining position.

CALs financial outlook:

"Some airlines are expected to struggle in the fourth quarter. But Continental, which has posted quarterly gains all year, said last month its demand and pricing remain strong, with occupancy on pace to match last year's level.
BY THE NUMBERS: Analysts, on average, expect Continental to turn a profit of 3 cents per share on revenue of $3.51 billion, according to a survey by Thomson Financial.
Analysts predict full-year earnings of $4.63 per share and revenue of $14.22 billion.
ANALYST TAKE: Bear Stearns analyst Frank Boroch last week upgraded Continental to "Outperform," and said he expects the company to surprise the market by reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
Following a steep decline in the company's share price, "we now expect the market to focus on Continental's best-in-class execution, profitable growth strategy, and attractive valuation amid likely industry consolidation," he said in a note to investors."

Yes, it is there. It has been for a long time. When will the pilot group insist on their fair share?

 

[bizicmo]

I'm am curious to know what the fair share would be. Don't the cal pilots get profit sharing? If delta had a 4th quarter loss should the pilots pay back more money as part of their fair share. I'm feeling a little spicey today, sorry.

 

[Ben Franklin]

If delta had a 4th quarter loss should the pilots pay back more money as part of their fair share.

In this country, it's not labor's job to attract and keep good management.

Sincerely,

B. Franklin

 

[densoo]

I'm am curious to know what the fair share would be. Don't the cal pilots get profit sharing?

I think I'd take the "9 hours behind the door" crew rest and rights to "any coach meal being served" on the flight. That would be a start.

Some semblance of work rules (which cost).

 

[jke406]

If delta had a 4th quarter loss should the pilots pay back more money as part of their fair share.

I'm feeling a little spicey today, sorry.

I think the word you were looking for is stupid.

 

[MINIME]

I think the word you were looking for is stupid.

hahahahahahaha!!!! Now that's what I call a funny.

 

[TxPilot0878]

I heard that Delta and Northwest are in negotiations!

 

[Cardinal]

I heard that Delta and Northwest are in negotiations!

Shhhh! It's a secret.