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Bankruptcy, Overcapacity and the U.S. Airline Industry

Posted 10/30 |

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Some brilliant stuff here that I trust readers will appreciate. The rub, however, is to be found in the final two sentences: “ The effects of this may likely push the nation one more step towards becoming a low-wage economy. If current labor trends continue, the U.S. working majority will experience less personal and social stability. This is something to ponder amid the political rhetoric leading up to Election Day and beyond.” We absolutely WILL be a “low-wage economy” by any standards...shortly. And we’re past pondering. We’ll be pandering to the Powers if we don’t point toward a more violent shake-up, a much more radical approach to leveling the playing field than what electorals afford.

Posted by Richard Oxman from on 10/30 at 12:58 PM

A low wage economy? The major airlines pay pilots up to $300,000.00 a year for 1/2 the work week of a average person. The major airlines pay a customer service agent $20 plus a hour to sell tickets and open doors for airplanes. Fight attendants can make $50,000.00 a year flying international flights and work 10 days or so a month...tuff life eh!?

Posted by Mike from on 10/30 at 11:36 PM

Dear Mike: If you’re addressing my comments, please note that I’m not talking about airline workers. Rather, I’m talking about the so-called “Third Worldilization” of America that Chomsky and many others use as a starting point in their talks these days. When Seth talks about “If current labor trends continue, the U.S. working majority will experience less personal and social stability” you’re getting a statement that goes far beyond the runway. Americans are running away from the fact, in denial about employees becoming a dime a dozen. Best, Richard

Posted by Richard Oxman from on 10/31 at 12:52 AM

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