US Airways SUCKS!!!

[da10pilot]

Why is it people complain about a $2 bottle of water on an airplane but seem more than willing to pay it (and more) at a conert venue or sporting event??? It is what it is. Obviously enough people out there willing to pay for it.

[-=Deniz=-]

Becuase they think their $200+ ticket entitles them to the world. People liked it when the barebones airlines like skybus and jetblue promised low fares , but now that everything is getting more expensive they dont want to pay!

[BobDDuck]

Originally Posted by PCL_128

What does AirTran have to do with a union at USAirways that was created for the sole purpose of screwing 40% of the pilot group?

About as much as USAPA has to do with the OP.

[taildragger173]

Originally Posted by da10pilot

Why is it people complain about a $2 bottle of water on an airplane but seem more than willing to pay it (and more) at a conert venue or sporting event??? It is what it is. Obviously enough people out there willing to pay for it.

Its harder to get off the airplane and go purchase an alternative. You're free to leave a concert if you wish...kinda hard to leave an airplane once the door is closed.

[TheOneMarine]

Originally Posted by SpiraMirabilis

I'm sorry I do take arriving alive for granted. The same way I take not being killed by negligence for granted when I go to see the doctor. Its not something that you should have be advertise: 'US Airways -- we don't kill you!' If thats all they have going for them then they're FUBAR.

No idea why but this is about the funniest thing I've heard or read all day.

[WestIndian425]

Originally Posted by SpiraMirabilis

I'm sorry I do take arriving alive for granted. The same way I take not being killed by negligence for granted when I go to see the doctor. Its not something that you should have be advertise: 'US Airways -- we don't kill you!' If thats all they have going for them then they're FUBAR.

Cross FUBRR at and maintain FL270.

[ATN_Pilot]

Originally Posted by BobDDuck

About as much as USAPA has to do with the OP.

The animosity that uSAPa and the East has created is directly related to the horrible customer service that you find on USAirways. Ever ride on AWA prior to this damned merger? Great group of employees with good attitudes and better customer service than most of the industry. That's all gone the way of the Dodo now. The East poisons everything that they touch.

[Screaming_Emu]

Originally Posted by WestIndian425

Cross FUBRR at and maintain FL270.

So THAT'S how it is spelled. I heard some other plane being told to do something at FUBRR and I was like "did they really name a fix FUBAR?" but it didn't come up in the FMS.

[Screaming_Emu]

Originally Posted by PCL_128

The animosity that uSAPa and the East has created is directly related to the horrible customer service that you find on USAirways. Ever ride on AWA prior to this damned merger? Great group of employees with good attitudes and better customer service than most of the industry. That's all gone the way of the Dodo now. The East poisons everything that they touch.

Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu

So THAT'S how it is spelled. I heard some other plane being told to do something at FUBRR and I was like "did they really name a fix FUBAR?" but it didn't come up in the FMS.

There is a DRUNK intersection south of Boston.

[Screaming_Emu]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

There is a DRUNK intersection south of Boston.

Nice, there's a DIRTY on the Falcon3 arrival into ATL and a KINKY on the approach to 26L, unfortunately they never land on that one.

[ATN_Pilot]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu

Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.

You would lose that bet.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu

Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.

Maybe at ASA but I know here (AE) I have had gate agent tell me about the new ALPA or APA rumors.

[Cptnchia]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu

Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Maybe at ASA but I know here (AE) I have had gate agent tell me about the new ALPA or APA rumors.

Psst, I think he was referring to 90% of the other LCC employees, not employees at other companies.

[Seggy]

Originally Posted by Screaming_Emu

Bull....I bet 90% of the employees that aren't pilots are hardly even aware of the high school drama that is ALPA vs USAPA.

It is a little more serious than high school drama.

You really don't talk that highly of ALPA or PCL128. Before you continue to be so vocal about it, dissing PCL128 for his posts, why don't you go volunteer for a position? We have a long way to go in this industry, and changes really need to be made. The only way to make those changes is if we get involved early.

Originally Posted by PCL_128

You would lose that bet.

Yep. Gate agents, rampers, flight attendants, etc are very aware what is going on with USAPA and ALPA at Airways.

[adreamer]

heard one too many "stories".

[Firebird2XC]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

There is a DRUNK intersection south of Boston.

Don't forget the ones honoring my ex-wife.

"WITCH" and "SATAN"

[Screaming_Emu]

Originally Posted by Seggy

It is a little more serious than high school drama.

You really don't talk that highly of ALPA or PCL128.

I'm hardly anti ALPA, I'm well aware of what ALPA has done for this profession. But you have to be realistic in your expectations. I highly doubt that had the pilots voted to remain ALPA that things at Airways would be dramatically different financially than they are now.

However, what I am against is turning every single thread on Jetcareers into something I can read in "Airline Pilot" Magazine when it shows up at my house.

Spreading the word on what ALPA can do, but if its not done in a positive manner you'll lose the message on its intended audience. Doing nothing but rag on USAPA is like one of those commercials where all the company does is bag on its competitors products. As I have said on many occasions, this is why I bag on PCL and Surreal. Not because they are pro union, hell I am too. But for the same reason I find it funny to pick on Apple fanbois and laugh at Orioles fans holding signs that say "We're #1!!!". I'm sure they're great guys, but in my opinion (which means nothing) they need to reevaluate the way they try to send their message.

[Screaming_Emu]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Maybe at ASA but I know here (AE) I have had gate agent tell me about the new ALPA or APA rumors.

Meh...I'm just happy when our gate agents know what gate they are working and aren't too busy checking their myspace to acknowledge customers that approach the podium.

[germb747]

To answer your question, you may send your complaint to:

Aviation Consumer Protection Division, C-75
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
202-366-2220

Whether you call, write or use the web form, please be brief and concise in the description of your problem and be sure to include the following information:

your name
address
daytime phone number (including area code) and e-mail address
name of the airline or company about which you are complaining
flight date
flight number if known
origin and destination cities of your trip.

If you send us a letter, you should also include a copy (not the original) of your airline ticket or itinerary sheet and any correspondence you have already exchanged with the company.




http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/

[BobDDuck]

Originally Posted by germb747

To answer your question, you may send your complaint to:

Aviation Consumer Protection Division, C-75
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
202-366-2220

Well crap, there goes my $50 bonus check next month for being one of the top three airlines with the lowest number of DOT complaints.

[Cptnchia]

Originally Posted by Firebird2XC

Don't forget the ones honoring my ex-wife.

"WITCH" and "SATAN"

I thought they named that VOR in Wyoming after her, you know, CZI, Crazy Woman.

[Firebird2XC]

Originally Posted by Cptnchia

I thought they named that VOR in Wyoming after her, you know, CZI, Crazy Woman.

That fits, but that was a separate event entirely.

Ah, the memories.

[meyers9163]

I am eating some oreos right now..... They could be better if I had milk and or were double stuffed.... But oh well