US Pilots Labor Discussion 3/1- STAY ON TOPIC AND OBSERVE THE RULES

[CallawayGolf]

US Airways Pilots Support DOT Conditions on
US Airways-Delta Waiver Request But Ask DOJ to Investigate Slot Swap Transaction



CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 10, 2010 – The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), representing the pilots of US Airways, today announced support for the conditions imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on US Airways’ proposed slot swap with Delta Airlines. USAPA also reaffirms its request to the Department of Justice for a full investigation to expose likely anti-competitive results of the deal. The deal would give Delta 51% of New York-LaGuardia Airport departures and US Airways 58% of the Reagan Washington National Airport departures.

The two airlines submitted a joint waiver request from the prohibition on purchasing slots at New York LaGuardia Airport. The waiver would allow US Airways to transfer 125 pairs of slots to Delta, plus a lease/option of an additional 15 pairs of slots at LaGuardia Airport. The waiver also allows Delta to transfer 43 pairs of slots to US Airways at Reagan Washington National Airport. A pair of slots is one takeoff and one landing.

The DOT announced in February that it was proposing conditional divestitures, “because of the unusual size of the transaction, which dramatically enhances the respective market position of Delta at LaGuardia and US Airways at Reagan National Airport, the reduced competitive incentives that the carriers would have at the respective airports, and the potential for use of the transferred slot interests in an anticompetitive manner.â€

“Historically this kind of market domination results in higher airfares, reduced frequency of flights and less choice and generally has an adverse effect on the traveling public, particularly in medium- and small-sized markets,†said USAPA President Mike Cleary. “This also would have a huge impact on jobs, and in this case US Airways employees with decades of experience would be negatively impacted. Although we support the DOT’s decision to require slot divestitures, we want to make it clear that waivers to laws that minimize the intent of the law should not be granted. That is why we are asking the Department of Justice to investigate the transaction.â€

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) represents more than 5,000 US Airways pilots in five domiciles across the United States. Visit the USAPA Web site at www.USAirlinePilots.org.

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You know, just when I thought you couldn't put out a more ridiculous press release, USAPA comes out with this gem.

At least this USAPA nightmare is coming to a close very soon.

USAPA is running out of feet to shoot themselves in.

Perhaps I need to reevaluate my perceptions of USAPA. I thought they were only in this to delay the NIC, but now it seems they may have a twofold plan: delay the NIC until they can force US Airways into liquidation. I suppose this strategy makes sense – if you can’t defeat the NIC then why not just destroy the company you work for altogether? No US Airways means no NIC seniority list. I get it now.

Only a masochist would seek to bring financial harm to their only source of income. The degree of pathological psychosis that emanates from USAPA never ceases to amaze.

 

[N903AW]

US Airways Pilots Support DOT Conditions on
US Airways-Delta Waiver Request But Ask DOJ to Investigate Slot Swap Transaction

“Historically this kind of market domination results in higher airfares, reduced frequency of flights and less choice and generally has an adverse effect on the traveling public, particularly in medium- and small-sized markets,â€￾ said USAPA President Mike Cleary.

GOOD GRIEF!!! Just who is Mike Cleary working for??? He sounds more and more like a DOT shill after each and every press release.

Sorry USAPA, but your leadership (and I say that with tongue in cheek) obviously does not have the best interests of the membership and the viability of this airline in mind.

:down:

 

[hp_fa]

Is USAPA intentionally trying to piss off the company and going out of its way to do so?

 

[HPDriver]

Is USAPA intentionally trying to piss off the company and going out of its way to do so?

No.

USAPA has already pissed off the company to the point that they won't engage them on anything.

This is just a temper tantrum that everyone, including the media, doesn't really give a damn about.

 

[PHLfa88]

US Airways Pilots Support DOT Conditions on
US Airways-Delta Waiver Request But Ask DOJ to Investigate Slot Swap Transaction



CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 10, 2010 – The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), representing the pilots of US Airways, today announced support for the conditions imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on US Airways’ proposed slot swap with Delta Airlines. USAPA also reaffirms its request to the Department of Justice for a full investigation to expose likely anti-competitive results of the deal. The deal would give Delta 51% of New York-LaGuardia Airport departures and US Airways 58% of the Reagan Washington National Airport departures.

The two airlines submitted a joint waiver request from the prohibition on purchasing slots at New York LaGuardia Airport. The waiver would allow US Airways to transfer 125 pairs of slots to Delta, plus a lease/option of an additional 15 pairs of slots at LaGuardia Airport. The waiver also allows Delta to transfer 43 pairs of slots to US Airways at Reagan Washington National Airport. A pair of slots is one takeoff and one landing.

The DOT announced in February that it was proposing conditional divestitures, “because of the unusual size of the transaction, which dramatically enhances the respective market position of Delta at LaGuardia and US Airways at Reagan National Airport, the reduced competitive incentives that the carriers would have at the respective airports, and the potential for use of the transferred slot interests in an anticompetitive manner.â€

“Historically this kind of market domination results in higher airfares, reduced frequency of flights and less choice and generally has an adverse effect on the traveling public, particularly in medium- and small-sized markets,†said USAPA President Mike Cleary. “This also would have a huge impact on jobs, and in this case US Airways employees with decades of experience would be negatively impacted. Although we support the DOT’s decision to require slot divestitures, we want to make it clear that waivers to laws that minimize the intent of the law should not be granted. That is why we are asking the Department of Justice to investigate the transaction.â€

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) represents more than 5,000 US Airways pilots in five domiciles across the United States. Visit the USAPA Web site at www.USAirlinePilots.org.

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You know, just when I thought you couldn't put out a more ridiculous press release, USAPA comes out with this gem.

At least this USAPA nightmare is coming to a close very soon.

REALLY? This IS a Joke Right!! What a BAFOON!!

 

[CallawayGolf]

It only took USAPA seven months to decide that they opposed the slot swap. Those are some really sharp, quick-thinking leaders.

 

[MUTATIS MUTANDIS]

It only took USAPA seven months to decide that they opposed the slot swap. Those are some really sharp, quick-thinking leaders.

There is a reason MOAK and the DAL pilots support the transaction, when you burn the furniture there will be nothing left to sit on! MM

 

[N903AW]

All's quiet on the Eastern front! :mellow:

*crickets chirping*

Has the latest rant by your beloved Führer Cleary left you speechless? The silence is blissfully deafening!

Perhaps this recent press release by der Führer Cleary has finally provided his minions some insight that he is NOT working in your (or any other employee at this airline) best interests?

I hope some of you are beginning to see what an idiot Cleary truly is.

Some of you may want to still kiss the Führer's ring....but with this latest press release, he can kiss my........

 

[cleardirect]

USAPA. Holding the door open so SWA can come and take our PAX and lower the fares.

Lower fares lower profits lower ability for USAPA to get bigger raises for the US Airways pilots.

It has been said before it will be said again.

Real men of genius.

How much longer are your guys willing to have Cleary drive this wreck?

Oh wait the east waited 20 years of letting the ALPA boys drive them you to the bottom of the industry. Maybe when the doors close the the last airplane is parked then you will understand.

 

[MUTATIS MUTANDIS]

REAL MEN OF GENIUS! So now the union runs the airline and responsible for revenues! Dougie cares nothing about us and is only responsible for stockholder equity and his management team! ECONOMICS 101! MM!

 

[ChockJockey]

US Airways Pilots Support DOT Conditions on
US Airways-Delta Waiver Request But Ask DOJ to Investigate Slot Swap Transaction

Ha ha ha, oh wow.

 

[Hate2fly]

USAPA. Holding the door open so SWA can come and take our PAX and lower the fares.

Lower fares lower profits lower ability for USAPA to get bigger raises for the US Airways pilots.

It has been said before it will be said again.

Real men of genius.

How much longer are your guys willing to have Cleary drive this wreck?

Oh wait the east waited 20 years of letting the ALPA boys drive them you to the bottom of the industry. Maybe when the doors close the the last airplane is parked then you will understand.

Clear,

What are you worried about? The company is going to do a transaction that will bus your side over to Republic anyway. Stay calm Cleary is stearing this ship! We love Cleary in the east. Stay safe!

Hate

 

[cleardirect]

Clear,

What are you worried about? The company is going to do a transaction that will bus your side over to Republic anyway. Stay calm Cleary is stearing this ship! We love Cleary in the east. Stay safe!

Hate

Don't you mean the BPR steers the ship.

You can love Cleary all day long. The majority, not so much.

 

[nycbusdriver]

Is USAPA intentionally trying to piss off the company and going out of its way to do so?

I think it's merely an attempt to get Tempe's attention. You know, if you have a stubborn mule that won't cooperate, the first thing you do is smack him upside the head to get his attention.

The technique was successful in getting fuel school scrubbed. Tempe just forgot we were out here. Now they've been reminded.

 

[cleardirect]

I think it's merely an attempt to get Tempe's attention. You know, if you have a stubborn mule that won't cooperate, the first thing you do is smack him upside the head to get his attention.

The technique was successful in getting fuel school scrubbed. Tempe just forgot we were out here. Now they've been reminded.

I believe that all of those bad boys attended fuel school so scrubbed would be an overstatement.

I don't think that AA has to be reminded that APA is on the property. Says a lot about the respect that USAPA has earned.

Like a few years ago when Clinton had to tell the press that he was still relevant. If you have to tell them then you are not.