Why do you guys at SWAPA think that because we are getting a pay raise that you need to gain something from that?
You are not lossing a dam think from AAI guys getting a pay bump from this merger.
For you to gain something we have to loose something. Big because you are three times the size. Stop picking on the little guys.
Now I know there are issues with retirements, and upgrades. Lets make a deal.
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Yes AAI grew faster and have young Captains..... but you guys got paid these last few years at the expense of growth rate. Both sides knew the types of companies we went to work for and the expectations in this business are fleeting. You roll the dice, and the chips fall where they may. You make your choices and thats that. Deserving has got nothing to do with it.
This merger was not to do the pilots any favors. This merger is good for both companies to compete in the market place and survive, and in that respect... that is what Airtran brings to the table. It is why you bought us. This is not a fire sale.
You are not lossing a dam think from AAI guys getting a pay bump from this merger.
For you to gain something we have to loose something. Big because you are three times the size. Stop picking on the little guys.
Now I know there are issues with retirements, and upgrades. Lets make a deal.
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Yes AAI grew faster and have young Captains..... but you guys got paid these last few years at the expense of growth rate. Both sides knew the types of companies we went to work for and the expectations in this business are fleeting. You roll the dice, and the chips fall where they may. You make your choices and thats that. Deserving has got nothing to do with it.
This merger was not to do the pilots any favors. This merger is good for both companies to compete in the market place and survive, and in that respect... that is what Airtran brings to the table. It is why you bought us. This is not a fire sale.