Originally Posted by
higney85
I will not speculate on the bases... I have heard everything from an existing ATL base to the list of LAX,SLC, and MIA. My *thoughts* are that wherever the base is the company will limit it to -900 flying only with a plane lock for those who fly it. I have heard the rumor of 3 years to the PLANE not seat. There are many question marks, but if it is LAX- super junior will be the seniority over there. DL wants 5:1, we operate the NW flying at 3:1. I could see displacements for guys to fly the -900 if its LAX and attrition will sky rocket. I am senior enough to not really worry about it but if I was displaced to LAX I would probrably strongly consider leaving. I live in MEM and that is a HUGE thing for me. Plus- I don't even know how to live on FO pay in LA, and you have to be nuts to think I will commute across the country! We will see.... Now if its SLC and the pay rate is "ok" I would strongly consider moving out there because it is gorgeous out there.
We cant have a seat lock because it is not a different type of aircraft. IF you get displaced, you simply bid out of it eventually and go back to where you were. The company does not want to displace because it costs them a ton of money. I heard this from union guy for what its worth