Originally Posted by
Professor
Something not inclusive to the TA but to think about is that AZ has publicly stated they are leaving the JV in 2017. That represents approximately 6-7% of flying that will flow back into the JV partner balances. Just something to keep in mind.
***end my own stupid opinion***
Meaningless until AZ actually leaves. Kind of like voting YES to a TA based on planned aircraft deliveries.
Originally Posted by
Professor
The EASK to Block conversion is a downside protection.
It's just the opposite. EASK's provided the downside protection by (ostensibly) requiring the other partners to lower their EASK's. That's now gone. The Euro's can fly unlimited seats...as long as their block hours (IN ANY AIRCRAFT TYPE) are equal to ours. It's the single worst concession in this contract and is a huge job killer.
Originally Posted by
Professor
Let us say that we all pull capacity out of the market. One 380 would be the equivalent to two of our 330’s. So 2 of their pilots (2man crew CDG-JFK) for six of ours.
You're making no sense with that analogy.
Originally Posted by
Professor
The block hour conversion is also up gauging protection. Because all of our WB deliveries both real and notional are larger than the 767, EASK balance doesn’t help us keep jobs. As we up gauge the 767s on the JV routes, we add seats and keep 3/person crews. Keep in mind as well that using pilot block hours would hurt us because of the crew imbalances amongst the JV partners, as previously mentioned.
Completely wrong. Deliveries or current aircraft mean NOTHING in this TA. Just block hours. E190 equals A380. Your ignoring that is hurting your credibility. But since receiving your flight pay loss has nothing to do with credibility...you're good to go.
See you in the morning.
Carl