FWIW....
September 4, 2015
Dear United Pilots:
This morning's ALPA Daily aviation news feed led off with a news article from the Guam Daily Post titled, "United to Relocate Guam-Based Pilots." The article contains gross exaggerations and gave the misimpression that United is closing the Guam base. To be clear, there is no indication of closing the Guam base.
The System Schedule Committee has been in discussions with the company for a while on what the company perceives as reserve overstaffing in Guam and the recent cancellation of two routes out of Guam. The company believes they are slightly overstaffed, however, no additional displacements have been mentioned by the company as of this date.
While some Guam-based pilots will be relocated because of flight cutbacks to Guam, United will continue to have a presence in Guam, and pilots will continue to be based there represented by ALPA Council 173. Please be assured if Guam or any base was notified by the company of any plans for closure, ALPA would be sure to notify the pilots immediately.
We're sorry that this news story has created unnecessary stress and concern to those who would be impacted if such a closing were to occur. Additionally, ALPA National has been asked to review such sensationalized articles with the MEC before publishing.
Fraternally,
Captain Jay Heppner
Chairman, United Master Executive Council