Publishers,
I think the reason many think you are an idiot is the WAY you pander your thoughts. Kind of like the media, all is fact in your eyes, we are merely dumb line pilots, I am not going to mention the number over here with law degrees, MBAs etc.
If you would use words like "I think" or "let me speculate" you would probably have a more favorable response.
If you are truly in publishing and some past management position, take that 30 years of experience and put it to GOOD use, not fuel a fire, or state opinion as fact, it truly destroys your credability.Would you ever publish facts in an article were the source was some line guy you teed off with?
As to the proposal we turned down that mirrored UAL, I hate to add my name to the list, but your are wrong again.
I fly for American, I belong to APA, I saw the proposal, then researched it to make an informed decision. Where did you get your ino from?
To all others at AA and Eagle,
Let's not freak out about what has been said. Review the facts;
1.AMR and APA are discussing a proposal.
2.Details have not been released.
3.There is long way to go, if AMR even says yes.
I think it is important that eagle guys and gals express any concerns over what they might think will happen. Make sure your MEC speaks with APA. I truly believe a deal can be worked out that benefits all, from furloughed EGL, to SF-340 Capt, to furloughed AA.
What I would hate to see at this juncture is ill will towards the other side.Comments like "that is why they are smiling at us in the hall way", and respective commments from mainline. Take a look at the distrust and anger that is displayed at DAL and DCI. That is something not to be proud (reagrdless of who feels in the right), and something we do not need over here.
AAflyer
P.S> God forbid we acted the same way in the cockpit when emergencies occur.