Eagle757shark
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- Jul 31, 2006
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Snapshot, I agree with you 100%. The problem is you have to many pilots who want to play nice. Back in 2003 US Airways and United went into bankruptcy. Both carriers terminated the pilots pensions that were supposed to be funded. That was an opportunity for the whole industry to stand up and say, if it can happen to them, it can happen to us. That would of been a perfect time for a 100% across the industry walk off the job. The problem is, many pilots selfishly saw it as an opportunity for personal gain. I remember guys saying at my previous carrier, when US Airways goes out of business, we will get more airplanes and grow in their markets. I remember the CEO telling people that he planned to get a fleet of 717s and would start a hub in Charlotte when US Airways was done. Many pilots thought this would advanced their careers all at the expense of other pilots. We pilots are our own worst enemies.The union has the power to shut the system down, they just won't exercise it. If 55,000 pilots didn't show up to work tomorrow, you'd see the power.
Ask yourself, how many pilots want Spirit airlines to go on strike so they raise the bar. Or, how many pilots want Spirit to go on strike so they may possibly go out of business and that may open up routes and growth for other airlines therefore advancement for other pilots. This is what hampers the pilot group from real power!