Originally Posted by AAFA
Because they are legally not allowed to strike. They weren't in negotiations and they didn't have a strike vote.
If they do a sympathy strike they will be fired and their unions are subject to hefty fines.
So can I apply your logic the next time I fly NW and don't get upgraded to FC? I will just commandeer a FC seat for myself, keep my seatback reclined during take-off and during the landing, and use my wireless phone during the entire flight. What the heck, I think I'll even help myself to a few extra drinks from the FC drink cart -- why wait for the FA to offer it to me? Summary -- there are no repricussions at NW for not following the rules, right?
-Alan