Originally Posted by
RightSeatDude
I spoke with an American captain the other day. He told me he had heard it took 80-90 phone calls to get 10 people to come back. I figured many people would want to move on with their lives and wouldn't return. I have no reason to doubt the person I spoke to about it, but am simply curious.
So, you people with the experience to know- does that sound like a reasonable ratio given the time American has had these pilots on furlough?
I think 1 in 8 is probably a good average for any furlough recall to a major these days. I believe that's about what they're getting at US too (of course the 190 is part of the reason). That's why Delta got through theirs so quick, and United will soon follow. NW will too because they will start to recall for Compass.