Talk Story: The Merger Process and Pilot Participation

We’re approaching one year since the initial Alaska-Hawaiian merger announcement. In this episode, Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne and Merger Committee Chair Eric Thorstad give an overview of the potential changes that are coming as a result of the merger, what effects they might have, and the ways our pilots can make an impact on the process. Among the topics covered: Current JCBA Follow-Up Survey & Pilot Participation Potential Route Changes TPA Protections Value of LEC Representation Average Line Value & Reduced Block Merger Committee Communications & Feedback Seniority List Integration (SLI) Data Verification MEC Ground School Lunches For more information about the Merger Committee and the SLI process, please listen to our previous episode from January where we discuss ALPA’s Section 45 (Merger Policy): Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean