Originally Posted by
RiddleEagle18
New totals
2017 -15
2018 -11
2019- 21
2020-28
2021-27
2022-27
2023-3
The schedule gets amended every 2-3 years so we'll see if the big growth happens in the early 2020's or not.
Openly talking about Europe sounds cool and everything, but it does scare me a bit. Hopefully the negotiations will include trip rigs/per diem adjustments and true international pay to reflect these possibilities.
Also the 321 is quickly becoming a major part of our fleet. The 321 is a 757 sized AC. Our pay rates need to reflect this either based on a blended rate that adjusts with the AC ratio or an override.
That said I prefer this news over a merger announcement with frontier/spirit/Hawaiian/Alaska any day!
From what I have read, they will need to make a decision on the LRs by the end of 2017, and then it'll still be 2 more years before we get one on property, so I think Europe is still at least 4-5 years away if it happens. I guess the good thing about the A321s is, if they don't work financially across the pond, they can always bring them back domestically.
I agree about the pay rates, rigs, per diem, etc. all needs to be improved, especially if we start doing more international stuff.
Curious to see what kind of growth we will see in LGB. I also believe the Bay area base rumor will probably come true now, especially with more Mint expansion. Who wants to bet we will start flying LGB-SJC?
