Originally Posted by
FoxHunter
Wrong, 30 days. Do you really thnk that thew FAA is not prepared for this change by Congress when the fact is that the FAA has been working with Congress? Do you really think that airline companies are not prepared? Do you not think the big bid this spring was delayed because FedEx knows what is coming?
I also was at a union meeting where the issue was addressed. I thought the answer by the leadership was less than candid if they really knew what was going on. The NPRM could be fast tracked and be effective by the end of the year. If Congress passes the change there will be no NPRM. In the event that Congress make it a law the rule will change no later than 30 days after it is signed by the President.
Having worked for several airlines, I wouldn't be the slightest bid surprised that they are not ready for this thing. Historically they have never been able to accurately predict hiring or pricing during the more normal times, but now all of sudden these same yahoos are tip-top and prepared? Ok. I am simply repeating what the union has said to date and the potential ramifications if this thing is approved first by Congress vs. the FAA which is not a done deal regardless of how many prognostications any of us make. What you are dealing in is speculation spiced with advantageous facts and more importantly
want. I could re-write my post based on what I want and pick a few convenient facts/theorems too if you'd like. Standing by for more shouting from you and Clemente.