I don't know what SWA did to hurt you, but you sure do carry quite the grudge.

(Written on 05/29/2023)(Permalink)

That's one of the dumbest things I've read here, and that's saying a lot! Canada isn't some bottom rung third world country we're talking aboot. Not only are the economics up there quite similar to down here cost of living wise, they also enjoy paying much higher taxes on average because of their healthcare and social programs. So why shouldn't airline pilots in Canada earn at least something similar to US pilots for doing the same job?

(Written on 05/17/2023)(Permalink)

So, then will they (the government) compensate passengers when flights are delayed or canceled because of ATC issues?

(Written on 05/09/2023)(Permalink)

Not that the "guys on the ground" don't deserve every penny they make, and more. But the level of experience and commitment, and often times money, to become a pilot is much greater. Next time you're on a plane think about an engine exploding, or a rapid depressurization, then come back and tell me pilots are overpaid.

(Written on 05/02/2023)(Permalink)

It certainly does sucre.

(Written on 04/12/2023)(Permalink)

"I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate."

(Written on 03/27/2023)(Permalink)

Spaceballs!

(Written on 03/22/2023)(Permalink)

Hopefully it wasn’t the raspberry.

(Written on 03/20/2023)(Permalink)

And here I thought they fixed all the problems when they changed the M to “Missions”.

(Written on 02/11/2023)(Permalink)

This article is almost completely worthless when it comes to what is happening at Delta, and other airlines for that matter. First of all Delta is not "lowering seniority" for anyone. Pilots have always bid on aircraft/seat and that hasn't changed. What is being left out of the article is these Captain openings are in "undesirable" locations (NYC for example with Delta, and places like SFO for United). The reason they're undesirable is of course cost of living, plus typically a dearth of commuters, and newbies will most likely be on reserve, in some cases for years. While being a Captain is always nice, one can have a better schedule, live in or closer to their base, and in most cases make more money as a more senior FO in a widebody vs reserve Captain on a narrowbody. In case you're wondering how airlines staff these positions if they don't get enough bidders: the exact process differs according to pilot contracts but there will be some form of displacement or "flush" bid where

(Written on 01/29/2023)(Permalink)