Official: All on Cactus callsign effective 9/1/08

[vetrider]

So once again the easties lost again when their claims were put to the test. Not safe? Uh huh.

Call out the scab version of the critical incident committee.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Yes, we are all better off now that we are to have a cutsie little regional name for a call sign instead of the name of the airline like the other legacy carriers. It is very fitting for what we have become.

Now we can fit in with Waterski and Brickyard. I am so proud

You mean like Speedbird?

No dog in this fight, but will be listening to a lot of choking on the radio soon....

 

[Ocity]

I can hear the sobbing in Philly from PHX....

 

[DrunkIrishman]

I too haven't a dog in this fight, but I would say that the US Air guys got screwed. I would also say that they have little control over that...the sooner they accept it and move on, the happier they will be. Let it go...

I am not trying to be unsympathetic, just realistic. It is just a job...if you must get a new one to support your family as a result of the merger, then do it. Accept it and move on...you'll feel better in the long run. You gain nothing by holding a grudge...except high blood pressure and an ulcer from the alcoholism.

 

[f15boomer]

Catus call sign

For months now I have read how the west has been screwed and how they saved the east and how they should be senior to every one of the the thirty year on down pilots on the east and now they say they now have their stupid little call sign, but you know what, it doesn't matter any more.

I had to see AWA suise make a fool of herself and the stipid F/O in PHX make a fool of himself when he told L. Hogg he hated them, but it just doesn't matter any more.

I am a 19 year F/O at USAir and I was told I would be a Capt in five years and that was in 1989. but that doesn't matter any more.

What matters is life and family and last week I lost my best Friend and Father in an auto accident. So you see all of you BABIES out in the west and east can just GO and GET OVER IT.

 

[vetrider]

Look for the east to activate the S cab C ritical I ncident R esponse T eam, or SCIRT committee in the near future.

Also, they will probably file a federal rico lawsuit naming Parker, Bular, Hog, and others within the company, and probably some Faa officials, as defendants.

One thing is certain, these Scirt wearing crybabies out won't just accept it.

Its a safety issue, its a safety issue dammit. Ah ha ha ha ha. Sure it is dumbass.

 

[Dude]

I like my regional call sign. It seems that you have bigger issues to contend.

 

[Green]

and the stipid F/O in PHX make a fool of himself when he told L. Hogg he hated them, but it just doesn't matter any more.

That was a captain who said that.

 

[elguapo9]

That was a captain who said that.

All the more reason for him to be ashamed of himself.

 

[Thebadcat1313]

For months now I have read how the west has been screwed and how they saved the east and how they should be senior to every one of the the thirty year on down pilots on the east and now they say they now have their stupid little call sign, but you know what, it doesn't matter any more.

I had to see AWA suise make a fool of herself and the stipid F/O in PHX make a fool of himself when he told L. Hogg he hated them, but it just doesn't matter any more.

I am a 19 year F/O at USAir and I was told I would be a Capt in five years and that was in 1989. but that doesn't matter any more.

What matters is life and family and last week I lost my best Friend and Father in an auto accident. So you see all of you BABIES out in the west and east can just GO and GET OVER IT.

First of all, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Our families ARE the most important thing.

I was also told I'd upgrade at TWA in 5 years. Been furloughed now for 6.

I was told I'd upgrade at AWA in 5 years. That was 4 years ago. Now I'm being notified of my impending furlough.

Nobody at AWA wants to put the US pilots at the bottom of the list. If you think that's what the Nicolau list is about, you need to read it. I think there is a big misunderstanding about what George did, and how it affects everyone. If you guys took the time to read it and think about the rationale, you'd probably be able to move ahead.

Your company had some tough times. That sucks. Some of us breeze through this career spending the whole time in the left seat, while others go from job to job, always behind the eight-ball. That's just how it is. At the end of the day, though, you either have your integrity intact or you don't.

 

[Deadalus]

First of all, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Our families ARE the most important thing.

I was also told I'd upgrade at TWA in 5 years. Been furloughed now for 6.

I was told I'd upgrade at AWA in 5 years. That was 4 years ago. Now I'm being notified of my impending furlough.

Nobody at AWA wants to put the US pilots at the bottom of the list. If you think that's what the Nicolau list is about, you need to read it. I think there is a big misunderstanding about what George did, and how it affects everyone. If you guys took the time to read it and think about the rationale, you'd probably be able to move ahead.

Your company had some tough times. That sucks. Some of us breeze through this career spending the whole time in the left seat, while others go from job to job, always behind the eight-ball. That's just how it is. At the end of the day, though, you either have your integrity intact or you don't.

That's nice of you to put it that way, but you're dealing with people that have no integrity or grasp of reality. I'm sorry I'm no longer flying so I can't say this in person. "Say CACTUS you stupid BEEEAAAAAACHEESSS!"

 

[Hpilot]

Are you guys still going around about seniority? Just let it go and move on. Unless you're at FedEx, UPS, or Southwest it's a good time to consider leaving aviation. Or you can stay in and keep providing me entertainment every few weeks.

 

[waka]

Yes, we are all better off now that we are to have a cutsie little regional name for a call sign instead of the name of the airline like the other legacy carriers. It is very fitting for what we have become.

Now we can fit in with Waterski and Brickyard. I am so proud

Hey Junior, Have you ever heard of Pan Am? They had a "cutsie" call-sign and they were a major. My my, your misplaced arrogance is amusing.

I only say "junior" because it takes a teenage mentality to come up with such a stupid post.

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Geeeezus H. Keeryst on a popsicle stick!

It is just a callsign!

Who gives a sh*t?

Folks who complain about a "regional" callsign are displaying less maturity than a lot of new hire regional pilots I fly with. Agian, who really cares?

 

[MCDU]

Most USair pilots do not care about the call sign. I would have preferred the USAIR one like most Eastholes, but it really does not matter. Cactus, Cactus Cactus.
It will take a trip or two. Good time to win beers.

M

 

[bigtexpilot]

Most USair pilots do not care about the call sign. I would have preferred the USAIR one like most Eastholes, but it really does not matter. Cactus, Cactus Cactus.
It will take a trip or two. Good time to win beers.

M

Thats the spirit man. I new you could do it.

 

[get2flyin]

Once upon a time I argued loudly to keep the Cactus call sign as a reminder that underneath the peeling USAir paintjob, this company is America West. However, the events that have occured over the past two years have soured me what this company has become. Now, I would much rather let the Cactus call sign die with a little dignity. I'd rather bite the bullet and spit out "U S Air's xxxx" then have some of the integrity lacking Easthole using the call sign. Let them pound their fists and rally around the idea that the West pilots will never be "real" USAir pilots. I, and many on the West, feel quite the opposite. They will never be real Cactus pilots.

 

[Ocity]

Most USair pilots do not care about the call sign. I would have preferred the USAIR one like most Eastholes, but it really does not matter. Cactus, Cactus Cactus.
It will take a trip or two. Good time to win beers.

M

Sure, Spin baby Spin!!!!! Typical Eastinfection.

 

[eaglesview]

A major US airline who uses a diffrent call sign than that painted on the side of airplane??? That's funny.

 

[McNugget]

I would just like to say:

SHUT THE F UP ALREADY!

Us Air sucks because managmenet has run that once proud airline into the ground.

United sucks also. I say its a tie between who sucks worse. United vs US Air

America West pilots I've met were always a class act.

You Eastholes need to learn some manners. If you hate your job that much, Fing quit!

Just shut up about it.

Republic is the only class act company worth flying on in US Airway colors. Great planes and friendly pilots who always help me out. I'd look out for them to emerge...IMHO

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