The problem is not the relative seniority....as you westies are so quick to point out.....
Yes, in the award, you lost percentage points of relative seniority. The size of your airline doubled. You have claimed widebody flying after 4 years or when the age 60 rule crumbles. You have claimed 5 times the advancement by gaining the seniority combined with the attrition.
West pilots never had more than 75 retirements/year. The East guys were looking at advancement at 3-5 times the rate. That is all gone.
Would it be so bad to let some 55 year old poor bastard who has seen the brink of hell in this career have a little dignity by being a Captain the last 5 years of his career?
The die has been cast....the product it will make is anyone's guess. I wouldn't expect smooth sailing.
A350
Read the award there was no advancement to look at. we knew it the Board knew it but you guys just can't or wont wrap your brains around it. maybe its a tough pill to swallow but the facts are the facts
Clearly you would give up your seat or anticipated upgrade seat to this guy because he has had a tough go of it !!! I guess I missed that part of merger policy where it says one side should give upgrades to the other if they have had a tough career. He is already enjoying the dignity of being employed.
It is good to know that if Parker hadn't wanted to take this on that this guy could come over to your airline and have your seat so he wouldn't have to retire at 55.
Or if your on the east side I'm sure you will bypass upgrade so the older guys junior to you can have it!!!