Bob, at the risk of being Off Topic, it is you AMFA fanatics that can't seem to get a handle on the actual costs of running an airline.Bob Owens said:AMR already has two low cost carriers, AA and Eagle.
SWA mechanics get paid more than either AA or Eagle- both TWU-Suprised?
When you compete against carriers that contract out all overhaul, paying less for overhaul mechanics than they do for their "highly skilled" line mechs then something will have to give.
The union management at NWA realized that of course and has allowed the company to outsource; to get their average cost for maintenance down, while keeping the pay for the chosen few Line Gods.