Borg,
Do you happen to know if RAH pilots flies B717/MD80 for half the pay? Last I remember, they fly a different airplane with a different seat density.
So if your logic dictates, they should get paid full pay the same pay scale on your former B717. hmmm.
I'm finding it hard to follow what you're trying to say, but since you seem to be late to the party, here are the facts:
1. Midwest's MD80s were taken out of service when the fuel prices spiked in 2008-2009.
2. Midwest's B717s were configured for 99 passengers.
3. Midwest's management demanded massive paycuts (to Republic's payrates).
4. The Midwest pilots said "He!! no."
5. Republic pilots said "We'll fly 99 seat airplanes (E190s) for the rates Midwest management has proposed."
6. Midwest management said, "Sweet, that's alot easier than negotiating with our own pilots!"
7. The Republic pilots all hold hands and say "It's not our fault, really, it's not. Please ignore the fact that we completely destroyed any chance for Midwest pilots to negotiate a reasonable payscale that is in line with industry standard (and keep their jobs) and that we have collectively lowered the bar for the entire industry." and "Don't blame us, blame management." and "We need to put food on our table." and countless other similar stupid statements.
8. All 400 Midwest pilots were laid off.
9. Midwest pilots are rightfully p!ssed off, as every narrowbody pilot in the industry should be.
The simple fact is that if Republic hadn't had such ridiculously low 99-seat payrates, neither company would be in this situation.
