Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
Huge potential for abuse by the company. Details need to be disclosed before we consider any kind of satellite or virtual domiciles. UAL can't get the normal contract straight. What makes anyone think they can get this right?
For a major hub and spoke airline with multiple fleet types satellite basing only works under two conditions. No reserve pilots needed(find own replacement if sick) and the ability to pull the base down at any time if marketing makes equipment changes without triggering displacement benefits.