Originally Posted by
Moombabeach
Eh doubt that will happen. I know you wish bad things on CAL guys but they will likely slowly reduce bases and add vacancies to minimize displacements and training events, with the large number of retirements coming most movement will be upward. Don't be hating on another guy just because he got hired in a better place at a better time, move forward.
No hate intended. Just simple math. At LUAL, we've been through this before.
Lots of LCAL guys got Captain out of seniority due to the fact that LUAL guys were not allow to bid for seats in our bases during the delayed SLI. Over time, this problem will correct itself.
I know several junior LCAL Captains. They are all really sharp guys who are a pleasure to be around. They never should have been awarded Captain seats in ORD, DEN, and LAX but I will admit that I would have done the same thing in their position!
But....they shouldn't get too ticked when LUAL guys come in and bump them backwards (or even off) the equipment.
As far as them being hired at a better place....that just makes me smile. I've been around way too long to accept that LCAL was ever a top tier airline. It was never even in the top 5. It was a nice little regional airline that would let you fly medium size jets if FedEx, UPS, UAL, DAL, AMR or SWA didn't want you. (Oh I'm just pushing some buttons in good fun. Only joking here...)
