Has anyone heard of Go Jet Airlines? They are a regional carrier that operates flights for United Airlines. From what I can tell, the pilots are represented
by the Teamsters, not the usual pilot unions. Should I pick another flight?
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Go Jet Airlines??
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2543 (04/03/09 07:44:07) |
If an airline like United is working with them, and has a reputation to uphold, then the associated regional has to be pretty good.
And, it is good they have a union. That means the captain can demand maintenance be perfect before accepting a plane. |
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Posts: 3 (04/10/09 05:55:53) |
Tom - Go Jets is generally considered a scab airline. They may be union, but they were actually formed to allow TSA airlines to bypass some of its labor
provisions. I'm sure none of this affects their safety, but thought you might want to know.
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2548 (04/10/09 07:02:28) |
Thanks. Didn't know about that.
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