Southwest, AirTran Brothers and Sisters!

[SWA/FO]

Hope the junior SW guys don't screw it up like they did the Frontier
merger.

What "merger"? WRONG. Plus, it wasn't the junior SW guys...that screwed up anything. If anything it was RAH's winning bid, that screwed the F9 guys.

 

[Quimby]

With all do respect guys there are federal laws that apply. Our CBA has merger/acquisition language that protects the Airtran pilots. The RLA does mandate that our CBA is adhered to. If we were in bankruptcy it would be a different story. Pilots at all airlines, including SW, should hope that protection is followed. Im 31 yrs old and who knows the past president that could be created if Airtran was dissolved and 1750 pilots were on the street. I understand this highly unlikely, but very scary. If this were to happen guys at Jetblue would be totally screwed if AA bought them. 20 yrs down the road who know which airline will be the big dog. I and other AAI guys are most concerned about the fear of unemployment. The RLA protects airline labor groups and forces CBA's to be complied with. Please guys don't misconstrue my words, I just think it is extremely important for all pilots to be protected in the event of being acquired. I just don't wanna be on the street, please understand that.

Precedent?

 

[funnyman12]

Ha...oops...I blame the droid x

 

[texman]

With all do respect guys there are federal laws that apply. Our CBA has merger/acquisition language that protects the Airtran pilots. The RLA does mandate that our CBA is adhered to. If we were in bankruptcy it would be a different story. Pilots at all airlines, including SW, should hope that protection is followed. Im 31 yrs old and who knows the past president that could be created if Airtran was dissolved and 1750 pilots were on the street. I understand this highly unlikely, but very scary. If this were to happen guys at Jetblue would be totally screwed if AA bought them. 20 yrs down the road who know which airline will be the big dog. I and other AAI guys are most concerned about the fear of unemployment. The RLA protects airline labor groups and forces CBA's to be complied with. Please guys don't misconstrue my words, I just think it is extremely important for all pilots to be protected in the event of being acquired. I just don't wanna be on the street, please understand that.

You won't be on the street. Nor in a bad situation after it is all said and done. We all have mouths to feed.

 

[waveflyer]

Did both sides end their wish for us not to opinionate the SLI on forums??
Bc I missed the memo.

That out of the way- do AT guys trust ALPA?
I know pcl had Dwayne worth aspirations that are dashed-
Just trying to see why ALPA national would do anything but undermine this....

 

[texman]

Did both sides end their wish for us not to opinionate the SLI on forums??
Bc I missed the memo.

That out of the way- do AT guys trust ALPA?
I know pcl had Dwayne worth aspirations that are dashed-
Just trying to see why ALPA national would do anything but undermine this....

Is this in reference to my quote (SLI)? Just wondering.

 

[DonVerita]

Both sides haven't even talked SLI yet and your saying:

Before you make stupid threats like this, think about your FUTURE cause it might get kinda difficult if you start acting like a toddler, especially if oil keeps going north. Remember you got BOUGHT. Get it yet??

Southwest has every right to do what they want with your company unless they combine operations, then and only then does your Federal Law apply. You guys sound like affirmative action heroes over there. Why don't you call Al Sharpton he might be able to help your peoples cause.

The new name for your airline will be "AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AIRLINES"

400Ahole climbs out from beneath his PFT rock to spew drivel once again. You have no dog in this hunt so go back to watching Barney, digging holes in your basement floor or trolling the Regionals board; whichever it is you do.

Threats were not made. Reassertion of fact was stated.

Getting "bought" has nothing to do with anything. This is still a merger of operations between two profitable non-bankrupt Major airlines to create what will be one highly competetive and well-positioned new company...of which you will most likely never see except from the gate waiting area or from the right seat window of your C-172.

 

[carl p]

The way I see it is we both need to have a healthy respect for each other in this process, maybe imagine ourselves in the other groups shoes. Truthfully, if the situations were reversed so would our positions. Every single AT pilot I fly with respects SWA and your pilot group. In the past it has come across as though some of our future brothers don't respect us. If you step back and consider that the AT pilot group has helped build a worthy competitor to one of the greatest companies in American history we may gain your respect. Look at our recent history with the AQR rankings, safety scores, and bag handling. AT has a great product built from dedicated employees, much like yours. We have much to offer SWA, and are cut from the same cloth.

Treating each other with respect is the key...

 

[75M]

The way I see it is we both need to have a healthy respect for each other in this process, maybe imagine ourselves in the other groups shoes. Truthfully, if the situations were reversed so would our positions. Every single AT pilot I fly with respects SWA and your pilot group. In the past it has come across as though some of our future brothers don't respect us. If you step back and consider that the AT pilot group has helped build a worthy competitor to one of the greatest companies in American history we may gain your respect. Look at our recent history with the AQR rankings, safety scores, and bag handling. AT has a great product built from dedicated employees, much like yours. We have much to offer SWA, and are cut from the same cloth.

Treating each other with respect is the key...

Best post on this topic that I've read yet. Thanks Carl.

 

[Crash Pad]

Ok who was the first to take the bait. Somehow a feel good thread turned into another... Respect me... love me... deserve... pilot lawyer... thread. You guys blow.

No we do not trust ALPA. I don't trust the Bears either but they are my team so like an idiot I pay to watch every season.