Originally Posted by
Andy
Sounds like you've got a bad case of SJS. Almost everyone is telling you to not bid the 756 - and we're telling you that based on the information you've posted. There are many reasons why we're telling you to bid 737 or 320, not the least of which is that the 756 fleet is shrinking.
It might work out for you, but if you're sitting on the 737 or 320, you can bid up to the 756 any time you want. If you're unhappy with the 756, you're seat locked for 2 years. That alone is worth not bidding the 756 as a newhire.
The 756 fleet is technically growing. Not shrinking. 2 76T jets have already been reconfigured and will enter the 756 fleet after summer. There will be a total of 50 jets transitioning to 756 from the 76T fleet. Look for a new 756 base in SFO and ORD, which will open by vacancy bid per LOA 33. Then the company can use BAT to help staff the fleet from the 76T. BAT, however, ends Dec '15 per LOA 33. After that, vacancies and displacements only. Enjoy the ride.........
SLed