Quote Originally Posted by ddagencylv View Post
I am a former US Air employee (5yrs) and yes $20 for 1st class upgrade. Although their 1st is not like DL's unless you fly to EUR. Of course he will be union (dues) and have a mediator via a shop steward in the event of any actions. For buddy passes it's by zone so DCA-CLT mileage zone verses PHL-HNL zone 1-5. The fees are about the same in terms of cost. Just got off the phone with friends from CLT. They will know about merger (AA) by end of month. It will be facilitated by downsizing PHX , growing DFW/MIA/CLT and keeping focus cities LAX/PHL/DCA/ORD
Not to get into an East/West battle, but Phoenix will stay the same or grow. We are voting on a new pilot contract that guarantees Phoenix' current block hour floor. Hope all hubs grow for more non-rev opportunities!