Originally Posted by
cheers1977
I think it's a testament to the Pilots that work here considering, as you say, there have been that many engine failures without an incident. That fact alone is reason for MUCH better working conditions and pay.
I agree with you. However, those incidents are indicative of an airline management who won't spend money on adequate maintenance. Do you honestly believe they are any more willing to spend money on labor?
There are three big ticket items in the airline business...Capital assets, Fuel and Labor.
Fuel isn't easily controlled. So, if you want to cut costs you cut it in Capital (buy 67 MD-80s that the Majors don't want and maintain them to the minimum acceptable standard) and Labor (low wages/benefits/poor work rules).
From this thread, you can easily see where Allegiant managers have chosen to cut costs. Hopefully, enough of the pilots are P.O.ed enough to actually (as opposed to verbally) hit the picket lines. Its all a moot point until they are actually released to self-help AND not sidelined by an immediate PEB.
Considering what Allegiant does, its doubtful a PEB would be issued. They are, after all, a leisure travel company.