Phil,
You sound like you have an axe to grind with US pilots. Have we done something to piss you off?
Don't believe everything you read. We have been trying to get a RJ deal for a long time, the company was too busy trying to sell the company. Their lastest offer was limited RJs in US colors, but unlimited code sharing RJs in non US colors. Great deal considering about 50% of what is left of the US system could be replaced with contract carriers.
US has cut back more than any other major carrier. Almost 300 of the 1150 pilots to be furloughed were covered by a no furlough clause and were furloughed for about 8 years in the 90's. We had a concessionary contract in '97 to pay for that, and the minimum growth provisions that the company dumped after 9/11. It's not like we are all asking to 747 Captains. We are just looking protect the jobs of those who were not supposed to be furloughed and help the others find employment.
USAirways pilots have been looking for a leader for a long time. I believe we will give Mr. Siegal a chance to be one. I am excited about the change.
Tony
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