USA320Pilot
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- May 18, 2003
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Dea:
One major purpose of the UCT is to avoid seniority integration, principally because of how some parties have viewed "pre-nuptial" seniority clauses in the past. Obviously, this issue is a lightning rod and could cause a fragmentation. Sort of ironic how the move to circumnavigate national seniority integration policy could contribute to a fragmentation, if it occurs.
In regard to US Airways shrinking or transferring routes, let's remember the only time an airline receives code share revenue is when a passenger flies on-board a specific company's aircraft. In addition, labor contracts require a minimum of 279 mainline hulls and ALPA's contract requires the current block hours as a minimum.
The Caribbean is the company's "crown jewel" and Siegel said he expects Europe to have 20 destinations from Philadelphia.
Regardless, the reason I keep harping on the UCT is I know it's being discussed within the WHQ and CCY Executive Suites.
Finally, I agree US Airways will eventually be involved in a corporate transaction in the future, but there are other possibilities besides United, although the Chicago-based carrier is the most likely candidate with Bronner one of the few people with M&A funds.
Respectfully,
Chip
One major purpose of the UCT is to avoid seniority integration, principally because of how some parties have viewed "pre-nuptial" seniority clauses in the past. Obviously, this issue is a lightning rod and could cause a fragmentation. Sort of ironic how the move to circumnavigate national seniority integration policy could contribute to a fragmentation, if it occurs.
In regard to US Airways shrinking or transferring routes, let's remember the only time an airline receives code share revenue is when a passenger flies on-board a specific company's aircraft. In addition, labor contracts require a minimum of 279 mainline hulls and ALPA's contract requires the current block hours as a minimum.
The Caribbean is the company's "crown jewel" and Siegel said he expects Europe to have 20 destinations from Philadelphia.
Regardless, the reason I keep harping on the UCT is I know it's being discussed within the WHQ and CCY Executive Suites.
Finally, I agree US Airways will eventually be involved in a corporate transaction in the future, but there are other possibilities besides United, although the Chicago-based carrier is the most likely candidate with Bronner one of the few people with M&A funds.
Respectfully,
Chip