Originally Posted by
David Watts
If the list comes out Friday, how long until the list is in effect? With some furloughed LUAL pilots at LCAL would they possibly go in front of people on the Oct bid or will this get dragged out?
Valid question/point..
As I've stated a few times, I think that those LUAL Furloughees who took a position at LCAL as Newhires will actually win with regards to this statement (especially the Vol Furloughees).
When PBS opens on the 6th of Sept, some pilots may have increased bidding power while others may actually lose (worse case) or remain the same (best case) with regards to what they can bid (for Octobers Schedule).
Also.. since bid 1402A just posted, there are plenty of openings in EWR/IAH on the 737/756. So, the likelihood of newhires/recalls being brought back into those positions is pretty good. But someone already flying at LCAL will be able to base trade easily once they start moving fleets around.
Come Friday (hopefully), if we have "The List", then in October there will be serious changes. The good news is, hiring and training probably won't slow down any time soon.
The company probably wants Newhires in most of these positions.. at first year pay!
I expect many LUAL Furloughees will still hold out till they can get a recall to the base of their choosing!
Interesting times~
Motch