Originally Posted by bdschobel
Congressional testimony from American's and Delta's CEOs is a matter of public record. The Continental employee with whom you spoke was obviously misinformed. That's not the same as lying. Your management, however, knows better and really is lying.
Bruce
I agree with posts by coastiejoe in regards to the fact that we only can go by what we have been told. I also have "heard this" from both management and airline personnel. I would also like to see it in "writing" so to speak.
One opinion I have, (if the information is indeed false) is that the "paid seats" idea is a leftover from the pre 9-11 era. Back when there were only "33" FAMS working only select flights. There could have been some budget item or procedure that took care of the airlines at that time. Just an Idea.
As far as CEO's testimony before congress, I wouldnt bet on their comments one way or the other. Even if right I would not use Airline CEO's as poster children for common sense, honesty, or any other virtue (as a group-I know there are a couple out there who seem ok). Many have helped run their businesses into the ground, and FAM seats would not be the reason that made, or broke them. There arent THAT many of us out there.