SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
What does AirTran have to do with a union at USAirways that was created for the sole purpose of screwing 40% of the pilot group?
US Airways SUCKS!!!
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What does AirTran have to do with a union at USAirways that was created for the sole purpose of screwing 40% of the pilot group?
Cav
Former Maddog Whisperer
Plus, talk to the people. They really have no idea what's going on behind the scenes at all. If it's gone absolutely pear-shaped, tell 'em!Seriously! Personally, if I'm sitting on a blistering aircraft in the middle of summer for an hour and my only respite is buying a $2 coke once we're finally in the air, all that wonderment of the crew not killing me, traveling at 500 mph and landing on a narrow piece of runway thousands of miles away isn't going to amount to a hill of beans.
Worst comes to worst, we've gone from near anarchy to everyone thinking we're the shiznit just with a craftily-worded PA.
I dunno, that's just how I roll.
Agree, this the key. Most people can generally handle bad news if they feel someone is being honest with them. What they can't handle is no news or the feeling that someone isn't doing anything on their behalf.
I made a PA the other day before leaving the gate that stated that the crew might encounter some FAA duty restrictions that might force us to return to the gate after a certain amount of time waiting on departure clearance. I also told them we were doing everything possible to ensure that didn't happen, but I could make no promises. In the end we made it but the FA told me the passengers appreciated the honesty.
Cav
Former Maddog Whisperer
Sounds like it's time for some flat tires or a soap party? Why in the world would another crew undermine a coworker like that? The thought wouldn't even cross my mind.
Some RJ captains need a lesson in captain's authority and need to quit worrying so much about getting in trouble for making the RIGHT decisions.
mjg407
Well-Known Member
Those of us that fly a lot, do chose the airlines we fly on, so customer service does make a difference. Your average joe schmoe (you can find them at TSA unpacking their bags and emptying their water bottles) who travels once every couple of years only cares about what the ticket costs. I guess the airline industry needs to decide who to cater to, Joe Schmoe, or your frequent travelers.
Screaming_Emu
Joe Conventional
If you were going to SA man, should have flown JC's official airline, Southernjets!
Exactly...pay the people that pay the people that give me my paycheck
BobDDuck
Island Bus Driver
About as much as USAPA has to do with the OP.
taildragger173
Well-Known Member
Its harder to get off the airplane and go purchase an alternative. You're free to leave a concert if you wish...kinda hard to leave an airplane once the door is closed.
TheOneMarine
Well-Known Member
No idea why but this is about the funniest thing I've heard or read all day. :yup:
WestIndian425
Well-Known Member
Cross FUBRR at and maintain FL270.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
The animosity that uSAPa and the East has created is directly related to the horrible customer service that you find on USAirways. Ever ride on AWA prior to this damned merger? Great group of employees with good attitudes and better customer service than most of the industry. That's all gone the way of the Dodo now. The East poisons everything that they touch.
Screaming_Emu
Joe Conventional
Cross FUBRR at and maintain FL270.
So THAT'S how it is spelled. I heard some other plane being told to do something at FUBRR and I was like "did they really name a fix FUBAR?" but it didn't come up in the FMS.
Screaming_Emu
Joe Conventional
Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.
There is a DRUNK intersection south of Boston.
Screaming_Emu
Joe Conventional
Nice, there's a DIRTY on the Falcon3 arrival into ATL and a KINKY on the approach to 26L, unfortunately they never land on that one.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
You would lose that bet.
Gonzo
Well-Known Member
Maybe at ASA but I know here (AE) I have had gate agent tell me about the new ALPA or APA rumors.
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Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
Maybe at ASA but I know here (AE) I have had gate agent tell me about the new ALPA or APA rumors.
Psst, I think he was referring to 90% of the other LCC employees, not employees at other companies.
Seggy
Well-Known Member
It is a little more serious than high school drama.
You really don't talk that highly of ALPA or PCL128. Before you continue to be so vocal about it, dissing PCL128 for his posts, why don't you go volunteer for a position? We have a long way to go in this industry, and changes really need to be made. The only way to make those changes is if we get involved early.
Yep. Gate agents, rampers, flight attendants, etc are very aware what is going on with USAPA and ALPA at Airways.
