USAPA Disses UAL

[General Lee]

Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) Representing the US Airways Pilots Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL
Friday May 16, 12:39 pm ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following yesterday’s US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their Company and their Pilots.

“USAPA will not sit back and allow airline environmental changes without protecting the interests of all our pilots,” said President Stephen Bradford. “We will work with our management to maintain our position among those airlines that are financially well-situated, but first things first. The US Airways Pilots will not support any moves towards a follow-on merger until management finishes the job of our last merger.”
With 6.8 billion dollars invested and an ATSB restricted contract, the pilots of US Airways are the single largest investor in US Airways.

“Regarding United Airlines, their financial health is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford. “If synergies mean cutting capacity at US Airways while we experience record load factors concurrent with positive industry yields, we simply aren’t interested.”
USAPA represents over 5,000 US Airways pilots in seven domiciles across the United States.




Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Mr.B]

Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) Representing the US Airways Pilots Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL
Friday May 16, 12:39 pm ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following yesterday’s US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their Company and their Pilots.

“USAPA will not sit back and allow airline environmental changes without protecting the interests of all our pilots,” said President Stephen Bradford. “We will work with our management to maintain our position among those airlines that are financially well-situated, but first things first. The US Airways Pilots will not support any moves towards a follow-on merger until management finishes the job of our last merger.”
With 6.8 billion dollars invested and an ATSB restricted contract, the pilots of US Airways are the single largest investor in US Airways.

“Regarding United Airlines, their financial health is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford. “If synergies mean cutting capacity at US Airways while we experience record load factors concurrent with positive industry yields, we simply aren’t interested.”
USAPA represents over 5,000 US Airways pilots in seven domiciles across the United States.




Bye Bye--General Lee

I'd be disinterested too if I was about to be stapled behind ALPA pilots.

 

[WSurf]

I'd be disinterested too if I was about to be stapled behind ALPA pilots.

I wouldn't worry about that happening. They would shut down the airline way before that.

 

[MILF Hunter]

The only thing ALPA would do in a merger is raise dues.

 

[Lampshade]

Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association



“Regarding United Airlines, their financial health is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford.

And this from USAir pilots coming off there decade of losses and there double bk prior to the AWA buyout. Are these guys for real or are they practicing for the Last Comic Standing Show? What a bunch idiots.

 

[CopilotDoug]

Wouldn't it be easier for CAL and AAA to stand back and let UAL die? Sounds like UAL is getting desperate for a merger partner.

 

[ElBurro]

Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) Representing the US Airways Pilots Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL
Friday May 16, 12:39 pm ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following yesterday’s US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their Company and their Pilots.

“USAPA will not sit back and allow airline environmental changes without protecting the interests of all our pilots,” said President Stephen Bradford. “We will work with our management to maintain our position among those airlines that are financially well-situated, but first things first. The US Airways Pilots will not support any moves towards a follow-on merger until management finishes the job of our last merger.”
With 6.8 billion dollars invested and an ATSB restricted contract, the pilots of US Airways are the single largest investor in US Airways.

“Regarding United Airlines, their financial health is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford. “If synergies mean cutting capacity at US Airways while we experience record load factors concurrent with positive industry yields, we simply aren’t interested.”
USAPA represents over 5,000 US Airways pilots in seven domiciles across the United States.

Hey, was that statement the first official thing the "new" leader has done since overthrowing the last regime?

 

[JetMonkey]

It should read as this...

Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association

The US Airline Pilots Association (USCABA) Representing the east US Airways Pilots Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL
Friday May 16, 12:39 pm ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following yesterday’s US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their quest for seniority dominance.

“USAPA will not sit back and allow airline environmental changes without protecting the interests of all our east pilots,” said President Stephen Bradford. “We will kick and scream with our management to maintain our position among those airlines that are financially well-situated, but first things first. The east US Airways Pilots will not support any moves towards a follow-on merger until management finishes giving us our pipe dream doh seniority list.”
With 6.8 billion dollars invested and an ATSB restricted contract, the pilots of US Airways are the single largest investor in US Airways.

“Regarding United Airlines, their large ALPA represented pilot group is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways because they could out vote us and replace our union, how unfair!!,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford. “If synergies mean cutting our chances of screwing the west pilot group so we can gain back our loses on their backs, we simply aren’t interested.”
USAPA represents over 2,700 east US Airways pilots in five domiciles across the United States.

I think they're starting to sweat. Ah ya gotta love the irony.

 

[charterpuke]

It should read as this...


Quote:
Press ReleaseSource: US Airline Pilots Association

The US Airline Pilots Association (USCABA) Representing the east US Airways Pilots Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL
Friday May 16, 12:39 pm ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following yesterday’s US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their quest for seniority dominance.

“USAPA will not sit back and allow airline environmental changes without protecting the interests of all our east pilots,” said President Stephen Bradford. “We will kick and scream with our management to maintain our position among those airlines that are financially well-situated, but first things first. The east US Airways Pilots will not support any moves towards a follow-on merger until management finishes giving us our pipe dream doh seniority list.”
With 6.8 billion dollars invested and an ATSB restricted contract, the pilots of US Airways are the single largest investor in US Airways.

“Regarding United Airlines, their large ALPA represented pilot group is a major concern to USAPA. With mounting losses, and a dismal balance sheet, UAL may not be the best dance partner for US Airways because they could out vote us and replace our union, how unfair!!,” said USAPA President, Stephen Bradford. “If synergies mean cutting our chances of screwing the west pilot group so we can gain back our loses on their backs, we simply aren’t interested.”
USAPA represents over 2,700 east US Airways pilots in five domiciles across the United States.
I think they're starting to sweat. Ah ya gotta love the irony.
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Nice post except you spelled the name of the USAPA President wrong. It's spelled "Scabford" not Bradford.

 

[Ocity]

Wouldn't it be easier for CAL and AAA to stand back and let UAL die? Sounds like UAL is getting desperate for a merger partner.

Exactly, Just like America West should have done with US Airways. Perhaps, they wouldn't have had their union busted if they'd waited for US Air's certain death.

 

[Carl S.]

Scabford has made public statements for The Hair Club for Men (member only/not owner) and is close with the Bosley System to represent them. This is his first pilot posting to the public. He wanted to get his top covered before speaking out!

 

[rydog]

The only thing ALPA would do in a merger is raise dues.

They already are but trying to tax our 401k contributions now!

 

[PCL_128]

Looks like Scabford is off his meds again. But don't worry. Captain Wallach and the rest of the real pilots will take care of you real nice after the merger. Can you say "staple?"

 

[vetrider]

Scabford is, as Archie Bunker would say, "irrevelant."

 

[Bringupthebird]

Parker and Tilton could care less what "interests" Bradford. And who is the "we" he's referring to? Does he have a gerbil in his pocket?