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If you're going to make authoritative statements, it'd be a good idea to have a working knowledge of AA's contract.
ALL flying done at AA is covered by their green book (contract). ALL pilots must be on APA's seniority list (whether they like where they're put or not). TWA can only be operated as a stand alone carrier by AMR (for consideration of blending the operation of the two airlines) with an exemption negotiated from APA. This is because of APA's Scope clause. Without this exemption, AMR is breach of the contract and APA can ask a Court to rule on this violation.
APA has asked for AA rates for TWA's pilots based on their length of service with TWA as of March 12th 2001 (DoA). AA (AMR) has offered to pay the TWA folks AA rates as of Jan 1st 2002 based on seniority.
Unfortunately, TWA folks are so concerned about seniority it seems they're about to cut their own throats regarding AA green book payrates and work rules.
TWA, by not accepting APA's helping hand, are going to wake up one day and realise AMR railroaded them. Then, they'll expect APA to ride to the rescue again. APA have already been bitten once, etc.......
Sadly, Uncle Donnie has wasted another great opportunity to put his people first (BOTH AA's and TWA's). It could soon be time for him to follow in his masters footsteps (RLC) and go sail the seven seas.
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