Yup. As a former overseas commuter on paid tickets, the lounges were great for extended layovers. Then on return to Canada I saw and worked with a bunch of entitled idiots that figured they were "owed" the lounge privileges as they paid $225 to a guy that was adding 10 people on his card and turning...

So angry! No. Not really angry. More like just shaking my head. It's actually sad to think of all the professionals that I flew with up north that had many many thousands of hours and passed on that knowledge to me. They had to as there wasn't a Matrix after 9/11, just a lot of time to learn that I...

[/quote] Easy solution. Lower the matrix. Seems to be working just fine for Jazz. Make the qualification and PIC assessments difficult and it will weed out the weak and unprepared. I'm sure there are some pilots at SKR that would make great Captains but do not meet the matrix. [/quote] You sound lik...

[/quote] ALPA is engaged. There is good opportunity for improvement and nurturing relationships. [/quote] Great; if the Geniuses at ALPA are involved in determining our financial well being we are all F***ed. At least these "negotiations" will be another opportunity for them to all get together and ...

And before anyone accuses me of being against Porter or a Realitychex lover; I just want to clarify I'm not. I have friends at Porter and wish them well; the more jobs available in this country, the better it is for all of us. I also support Rob Ford and the majority of his policies (he is a big Por...

Last I checked Porter has: 1 ) Real Airplanes 2 ) Real Employees 3 ) Real Airport Terminal 4 ) Real Destinations 5 ) Real Passengers 6 ) Real Investors 7 ) Real Board of Directors 8 ) Real Profit Share Cheques Obie, over here in Canada we have been working Real Hard for a Real Airline to make a Rea...

Very True. My sentiments exactly. However; anyone that plays poker knows that this is just RD going "All In". He is trying to force WJ or AC to purchase Porter (which I believe was the plan since day one); and this is just a high stakes way of forcing their hand. I seriously doubt it is going to wor...

Before anyone jumps all over me and derails the topic; I do realize that WJPA, ACPA etc did contribute roughly $10 for each member to get the College started (therefore there has been more than $60K raised), and that is why it is only $50 for those members to join the College vs $60 for everyone els...

Guys: I agree with some of what you have been saying. But personally; I am trying to keep this in the simplest terms as far as the College goes; and as to what I believe they should be doing in regards to the most important issue Canadian Aviation has faced during most of our careers. Gilles: Yes; I...

I am actually a member of the College and have contributed my $60. I have also read the emails that have been sent out. I admit; usually fairly quickly as they come through on my Blackberry when I am usually out occupied with other activities. What most of the emails have concentrated on (correct me...

Hey Everyone: I know this is a brand new account. I haven't posted on here for years as I hate how every topic seems to get derailed; and turns into a pissing contest. So; I rarely come on here; which is why I can not remember my password on my original account which I last posted on many years ago....