Originally Posted by
Justdoinmyjob
Wouldn't that be something. The senior guys bid the 330 because it seems to be getting all the flying, and due to the fence, the 777 goes way junior.
My opinion only:
When the fence comes down, the 777 will be drawn out of ATL. The 744 will move to atl.
Based on the AA exclusivity date, we'll all find out about our "widebody" order.
As Timbo alluded, bidding off the 777 is a tough call. I've been going around and around on the thought for over a year. The 330 flies the best of the old -er trips. The second best it ever got for me at DAL was 3 years in a row of octoberfest in four separate german cities...now that's livin' right. The 777 is boring and its our job to keep it that way, but it is BORING and the layovers are only okay. If there was more variety, it would be more fun, but this is commercial aviation and I'm in it for the commercial part $$.
As Timbo mentioned, on the 777, 3 landings in 3 months is standard. Reserves are simulator currency meat...and they know it.
We will know soon enough what, if any, widebodies will be coming our way. Who knows...