Originally Posted by
Karnak
Can't speak for pre-merger Delta, but at NWA we sought VB (it was called "satellite basing") at least 3 times. We had a high percentage of commuters, and the MEC looked at VB as an option to improve QOL.
The biggest impediment we had to making it work was the "Advance Position Award" system we used. The company was required to tell every pilot where we'd be 3 months in advance, with a systemwide "AE" conducted every month.
Nope, but they can't staff an airline properly for more than 3-4 months at at time! I don't think ANY airline can be properly staffed for very long. VB is a new tool. We'll see if it's useful, or ends up getting tossed away.
Well I agree, and my original concern is after the "honeymoon" we will see the negative side of VB. Once in the PWA it will be much more difficult to rid ourselves of it and be forced to accept a lot more negatives based on it. Still am voting yes, but this is my major concern with this TA. Delta wants this and will make it rosey, just be careful of the thorns.