The Changes to Come

[4merresrat]

Hey, the employees learned it from the executives.

A fish always rots from the head.

And rot it may. BTW doesn't matter which end.

 

[Glucose Intolerant]

Hey, the employees learned it from the executives.

A fish always rots from the head.

Well said. What executives? That infers being able to lead an organization.

 

[700UW]

Aggressive measures for US Airways - Flight cuts, new passenger fees expected soon; layoffs possible

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Regards,

USA320Pilot

Umm, that is the same article I have all ready posted to start the thread!

 

[insp89]

Wonder why some "superior", "educated" [beyond ones intelligence] upper crust types would waste their time on a aviation message board debating with the "unwashed" masses..

 

[sharktooth]

Doug's hands are tied =labor.

Total, absolute and complete BS.

The generic "Doug's" hands are tied because of historically bad management decisions, his lack of communication skills and a growing "fortress mentality" fertilized by koolaide drinking employees who have trouble thinking.

Finding a way to put his ego aside, a little humility and he could do wonders. Until that happens, nada.

 

[john john]

How is this labor's fault you ask? Well, I didn't say it was anyones fault. . . did you read the article? I was basing my statement soley on the article and I quote:
"The biggest reason: The airline is restricted on how much it can cut back flying under labor agreements made after the US Airways/America West merger.

They dictate a minimum fleet size and flight hours for pilots and flight attendants." End quote. . .

Other airlines are cutting back where USAirways cannot due to old labor agreements. It is WAY beyond who's fault it is. That is besides the point. . . the question is what can be done NOW.
Some are trying to rearrange the furniture while the buildings on fire! 😛h34r:

Were is your brain 2/3 of USAirways flying is contracted out

 

[700UW]

How is this labor's fault you ask? Well, I didn't say it was anyones fault. . . did you read the article? I was basing my statement soley on the article and I quote:
"The biggest reason: The airline is restricted on how much it can cut back flying under labor agreements made after the US Airways/America West merger.

They dictate a minimum fleet size and flight hours for pilots and flight attendants." End quote. . .

Other airlines are cutting back where USAirways cannot due to old labor agreements. It is WAY beyond who's fault it is. That is besides the point. . . the question is what can be done NOW.
Some are trying to rearrange the furniture while the buildings on fire! 😛h34r:

Old Contracts? You are kidding right?

Fleet Servicw and M&R have new CBAs done this year, and why dont the pilots and FAs have a new CBA?

Survey says COMPANY!!!!

 

[4merresrat]

Were is your brain 2/3 of USAirways flying is contracted out

My my John john. My brain is fine but thank you for asking, but couldn't help wondering where your manners were?

But you might want to reread the post-the initial poster was SPECIFICALLY stating that flight attendants (last time I checked NOT CONTRACTED OUT) were pocketing money for drinks, headphones etc. KEEP UP!

P.S. I do have to mention since you were inquiring about my cerebral function. . . kind of ironic. . . "were is your brian" as opposed to Where is your brain?

 

[Planemx]

Old Contracts? You are kidding right?

Fleet Servicw and M&R have new CBAs done this year, and why dont the pilots and FAs have a new CBA?

Survey says COMPANY!!!!

Yes, old contract - the M&R agreement was written in 1942 and amended, it is not a [b]NEW[/b] contract. The iam can't let go of the old way anymore than the company can....blame whoever you want and when the 'I told you so' song gets played you just become the bitter old airline employee that needs to go away - far, far away.

 

[700UW]

Better get your facts together, the IAM CBA at US East was not originally written in 1942, try 1949 and has been amended numerous times over the years, yes it is basically a new CBA, your just playing on words.

 

[wopr21]

I have mixed feeling about the new pricing structures. They do seem to be nickle and dime, but it let's you pay for what you want. Why should a guy that never checks a bag pay a higher fare for the family going on a cruise with the whole house in their bags? What worries me are the fees that stick it to our best customers without giving them any value, like the Sat. night stay requirement. The people that get hurt by that are our best customers, and have been paying our big bills for years. We need to find fees for the causual once a year traveler, and perks for the ones that stick with us and bring in the big bucks.

I agree .. The pricing structure is way out of control. A seat should be a seat with a ticket and thats it. It cost's X amount for that seat from point A to point B. I think Virgin America has the right idea. Every seat is the same price. It does not matter if you are a business person or a family on vacation. Business people on a same day fare have been subsidizing family vacationers for a long time. Its got to end.

wopr21

 

[Planemx]

My mistake 1949 - you are right again, it DOES look brand spanking new. It appears that this award winning piece of fine literature REALLY was a new contract. No carryovers from old agreements, no references to shops we don't have, no letters of clarification dated 1952 in your beloved NEW agreement.

 

[john john]

Other airlines are cutting back where USAirways cannot due to old labor agreements. It is WAY beyond who's fault it is. That is besides the point. . . the question is what can be done NOW.
Some are trying to rearrange the furniture while the buildings on fire! 😛h34r:

Again! 2/3 of USAirways flying is contracted out. I guess you can’t get the fact that reducing or cutting back flights is attainable without labors involvement
IT CAN BE DONE

 

[zethya]

"US Airways Accelerates Business Model Transformation..."

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080612/20080612006180.html?.v=1

 

[hp-csr-phx]

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