SWA internal news postponed until 10:00a.m.

[mchdtw]

Whataburger-

SWAPA can TRY to get everyone wrapped around the axel if they want. It is up to all of us as individuals as to what they feel is most important. I think a contract is important, I think keeping up with COLA is important. None of this matters if our jobs are shipped to Mexico or Canada-just ask HP techs, just ask auto-workers in DTW, just ask...and the list goes on and on; this is what I am most passionate about.....Our name, our airplanes, our pilots. You are right, we do need to stay united and make our voices heard. Thx
-M

 

[Whataburger]

I sure as heck hope so. You are right, my last comment was a cheap shot spurred on by some pretty strong feelings on the subject. I offer you my apology for that.

The scary part here is that this discussion has EVERYTHING (in my opinion) to do with defining ourselves in the outside world. It has NOTHING to do with seat position. Most of my firends at church have no idea aside from working for Southwest what I do here. What I am getting at is that when we lose the progression, seniority, delayed upgrade etc..., we are losing our ability to provide a better life OR enjoy a better QOL with and or for our families. It has nothing to do with social status. To me the scary part is that you and others who share your opinion are willing to take such a large hit in present finances ,your retirement, and your QOL in order to facilitate that for others instead of maybe balancing the two a little more and providing growth for BOTH companies; not just one younger company with cheaper labor and NO union protection. I for one am not willing to swallow that pill and sacrifice my family and our future plansfor another airline's pilot group if I am given my say; oh wait I am, and that is why I will vote NO if we are ever asked to alter the TA.

Again, whataburger, sorry for going down the cheapshot road, that was inexcusable, I wish us all at SWAPA and the rest of the industry well! Cheers, Ken

No apology need.
I think we all have one thing in common: We need to have this company stay around for another 30 years. Reasonable seniority and pay will make the ride that much sweeter.
Time to go bid for December. Bids close in 1hr 50min.

 

[waitin]

Having flown a bit in Mexico, I think we need to keep in mind that those stops wouldn't all fit into the present SWA business model. There are not many places were you will get a 30 min or less turn. Things just don't happen that way.
Don't yell Philly, because alot of times you do get a decent turn there (and sometimes you don't), but I don't see ANY short turns in Cabo, Mazatlan, etc...
How will that fit?

No flame, just something to keep in mind.