The restoration of Command authority is a critical step as the Industry shrinks, adjusts, and redefines. The loss of Pilot authority was regretful as long as it happened in the boardroom, but the last battle is taking shape as economic, political, and resource conflicts define the new Industry. In a way, this is a very opportune time for pilots to regain, and embellish their standing, fiscal stature, and Cockpit authority. Round trip Florida to California for 170 small ones can't last; bargaining power has been fractured, and the time to drive the system as well as the aircraft is at hand. Don't dally.
Will