Good on the American Folks!

[GuppyWN]

Maybe they're gonna pull it out of your ass.

Gup

 

[SellingDirt]

Future Chief Pilot or maybe straight to VP of Flt Ops....

 

[atrdriver]

It is a legitimate question. How can they pay for it.

1) Give the earnings back to the employees and do away with the Senior Management bonuses.

Even if the company didn't give the senior managers their bonuses, would they still be able to give a raise like they are asking for? Anyone?

Just curious!

Well gee now, they could do what every other business in the world does when the cost of production goes up. And yes, they could certainly start the ball rolling by cutting down on those multi million dollar management bonuses.

 

[ReverseSensing]

Instructordude is not really a clueless tool. He is one of the finest (since I've been on this board) trollers we have. His trolls are just (barely) believable enough to get everyone's panties in a wad, but not believable enough to be taken seriously if you're paying attention.

The person behind Instructordude is an artist, and I for one appreciate his talent. It would be tough to keep up the stupid front as long as he has without cracking.

 

[Clavin]

Future Chief Pilot or maybe straight to VP of Flt Ops....

Airlines will be lining up 5 deep to get a shot at hiring him and those like him.

No doubt he has a "I Can't Believe They're Paying Me For This" sticker for his kit bag.

 

[Jetjockey]

I wonder how the company can afford it?

The future generation of management's wet dream. A 'yes' man from top to bottom just so he can brag to his friends he flies big jets. Probably will marry a woman who will keep his balls in a jar.

You just don't get it junior, do you?

 

[justApilot]

This is the cost of doing business with the APA and the pilots. Plan and simple.

Stand up for what you are WORTH!

 

[traffic pilot]

But how can American afford it?

 

[G4G5]

It is a legitimate question. How can they pay for it.

1) Give the earnings back to the employees and do away with the Senior Management bonuses.

Even if the company didn't give the senior managers their bonuses, would they still be able to give a raise like they are asking for? Anyone?

Just curious!

How do they compensate for the price fluctuations in jet fuel? They are less then 50% hedged, so what happens when oil goes above $90 a barrel? Do they just shut down the airline?

They can easily afford it. From what I read, the raise would equate to less then 1/2 a penny to their seat per mile cost. (which is around 12.5 cents)

 

[justApilot]

A couple quick facts:

-the company is making money...turned a profit the past 6 quarters despite fuel being up something like 250%
-the company has paid off $6 BILLION in debt and put another $3 BILLION in the bank that makes that cash balance about $6 BILLION
-this proposal raises the CASM by less than .5 cent keeping AA below US, CO, and DL
-the top 5 executives at AA have seen average raises of over 450% in the last 15 years
-Carpey has seen his average soar over 700%

The average pilot has seen his earnings fall 23 and 40+%, where has that money gone? To name a few:
-executive bonuses
-subsidize cheap fares, more room in coach, etc.
-subsidize the FA's contract


They CAN afford it!