South Island, your 2 cents are exactly the what this forum is about. A place where everyone can voice their opinion. This topic was never meant to be an anti-jazz campaign. I was simply curious how this would affect travel. I too am a commuter and appreciate the importance of getting on that airplan...

You read Monties blog I take it. Have you read ACPAs response in the union website as well. Sure looks like the survey needs to be adressed by alot more people.

I think its straight forward to not get rid of the agreement, just change the priority. If I am trying to get on a mainline aircraft I should get a boarding pass before someone from a different company, vice versa for Jazz guys. I think thats fare considering we aren't the same company anymore. If I...

Of course the jumpseat woud be there but what about personal travel such as C2 and C1 stby. does this mean they go to the bottom below the mainline employees now?if they arent owned by ACE anymore than why would they be ahead of anyone at mainline? just curious.

does this mean they will lose some travling privilages?what exactly is an income fund?does this mean they are their own separate entity now, nothing to do with mainline?

What effect is this going to have on mainline, if any?

I think what Original Tony is referring to is the rumour that layoffs will happen as a result of the potential bid in July or August. If they say they are going to park the 767-200's and reduce routes, such as Osaka and Rome, possibly more to come, then wouldnt it make sense that the next bid be a r...