SAPA is simply a company created illusion to make SkyWest pilots think they have some kind of bargaining capability. If SAPA comes up with something and it is adventageous to the company then it is made policy. If the company comes up with something and it is adventageous to the company then it is made policy. Some pilots like to say...."sapa did this, sapa did that." Newsflash....SAPA doesn't do sh*t. Maybe one day certain people will get the clue. Maybe forced flying of Q400s for dogsh*t pay will help. Skywest's purpose is to take care of itself and make money PERIOD. It would be nice if the pilot group would do the same by the best means possible.
So how do you really feel about SAPA and Skywest? I mean, stop holding back and let it out. Supressing this anger will only lead to depression and a troubling crack addiction. It is best to let it out.
I find it very relaxing and peaceful to blurt out things like....Mesa sucks.
Hope this helps.
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