Any news on America West pilot contract?

[altimaklr]

America West's pilot union reached a tentitive agreement on a new contract a few days ago after months and months of delay.

Does anyone have any info on it?

Pay increases, work rules, and the almighty scope issue would be interesting to see.

-Sean

 

[AAflyer]

My understanding is they recieved an 11% pay increase. That is all that I have seen

AAflyer

 

[jetdriven]

Section 1 - Scope
* Language to preclude Holding company from acquiring or establishing domestic non-union carrier without integration (management prohibited rom forming alter-ego e.g. Freedom Air).
* ALPA recognizes current commercial contract that America West entered under Contract 95 scope section for 45 CRJ 200s, 15 CRJ 700s and 25 CRJ 900s. No 90-seat jets after initial 25 are delivered, 2 for 1 CRJ 700s after initial 15 are delivered in proportion to mainline fleet.

> CRJ
700s may be increased to 70 seats at that time. 3 for 1 CRJ 200s after initial 45 are delivered in proportion to mainline fleet.
* Domestic code-share permissible.
* Establish scope monitoring committee.
* Expedited Board of Adjustment subject to language changes.
* No seat on Board of Directors but mandated quarterly briefing with CEO.