Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
That's one side of the story. Here's the other:
Concessions in C12 enable the higher utilization you're referring to. A partial list:
- summer bid periods form 31 to 30 days--major concession
- must fly more until full (up to ALV+15) (granted, this concession was partially offset by a higher guarantee)
- up to 7 short calls (a giveback after just negotiating for 6)
The company can now man for lean months and flex for heavy months...thanks to concessions in C12.
I'll give you the summer bid period thingy. You are right on that. I still stand by my observation about the rest though. You are actually having to work for your pay instead of sitting home clipping coupons and that frustrates you. There are many reserves that get a monthly "line" worth more than a regular line holder, that has to work for every minute of pay. If you want sympathy for actually having to operate an airplane for a paycheck, I think you are in the wrong place. Why don't you learn the contract and take advantage of that flex capability. I certainly do, and it isn't hard.
And while we are at it, how many ALV +15 months have you flown so far?