Originally Posted by
tone
But it still holds true that most recalls are headed for NY as aa73 said? NY has 3 types while miami only has 737 going there as recalee? Also why are reserve rules so bad at aa? Do u get 12 hard days off?
If a new fleet type arrives (100-110 seater) that will likely be junior and it could go to any domicile (although I doubt the west coast), but when that arrives and whether it's available for any particular new-hire class wont be known until said new-hire arrives for class. This would open up movement for all fleet types (777 excluded) for new-hire availablility as junior in status and bottom RSV.
As it stands now, DFW and ORD and the West coast have been unattainable for the recent flow-thru's and although some have gone DCA S-80, that domicile is shrinking and likely to continue to do so as is BOS. How much and whether one or both would actually close is unknown. New-hires of the future should plan narrow-body (including any new 110 seater) east of the Mississippi.
RSV at AA under the current system is horrible and hideously over-complicated and the current staffing makes it worse. 11 days off in a 30-day period and 12 in a 31 day, BUT they can fly you into 2 of those days and as long as you finish before noon, they don't have to give a full return day. "Long call" is worthless unless you live in domocile (if you can even get it with current staffing as the few RSV's available almost always go on short-call RAP's when not on a trip), as they can call you too late in the day to make it into domocile the next morning (no flights to get you there on-time). Speaking of flights, the "commuter policy" requires 2 AA/AE flights (not just ANY carrier) AND they must cancel. WX or mechanical/loads don't count for a "sorry, I couldn't make it to work" sob story.
I can see why many of the recalls are passing. Why walk headlong into this nightmare, when you can do what you're doing now, watch the mess from afar and decide whether or not to return later, when there's a cushion of junior winged matresses below you to feather your return ? I figure at least another 10% to each status (800 or so pilots), just to make the current situation tolerable and that doesn't include rest rule changes or retirement replacement........in that case add 2500.
Should a new fleet type arrive AND they keep the S-80's in the interim, I expect them to behind the curve for the forseeable future, but that and a new CBA would at least be progress.