Terry Hunter
Silence!
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The reason why most Delta pilots I have talked to are in support of at least have the flowthrough remain intact for those that are currently on property, is that they believe that it was a big factor in preventing furloughs in 2008-2009. The Compass pilots that were there then (which is 90% of the current list) were consistently referred to as 'furlough fodder' that were 'keeping the seats warm for flowbacks' on this forum and in reality out on the line. They put a lot on the line and it most likely saved some mainline people a furlough.
Thus, the support from those currently at mainline at least for those who have already been at Compass during the downturn when flowback was a real possibility if things didn't turn around when they did.
Good point, I had forgotten that perspective. Let's hope the DAL pilots keep that in mind.