Originally Posted by dawgdriver

Whats crazy is the "frog boiling" effect and how everything appears to be normal to many who still work there. Until you leave to a place where things really are normal, it becomes hard to notice. Over time, the absurd becomes routine. Maintenance practices, staffing models, extreme outsourcing, shoddy training and non-exist infrastructure, considered heresy at other airlines, is normal and acceptable at the highly profitable allegiant.

All the savings and profits enjoyed by investors ensures everything gets lumped on the backs of the woefully underpaid front line employees. The inevitable burnout ensures high turnover, continued entry-level wages (read: $avings) steep learning curves and frustration. New airline, every day.