Originally Posted by
Beach Pilot
Word on the street is Horizon is pulling out of Alaska completely. What is the official reasoning behind it? And what is it really? Lack of pilots already?
As Snacky mentioned, lines were reduced by 50% about a month ago. The union and company arrived at a solution to prevent displacement whereby they built lines that included deadheads to the lower 48 to fly trip down there.
Flying up in AL was fine, but coverage down in the lower 48 was needed, so we all ended up with this turd sandwich. It's better than displacement... I guess?
Classes for E175 have been delayed due to a cockup with the sim. I'm sure that excuse is convenient since we still are having issues with staffing Q flying and Alaska air group doesn't want to wind down Q flying until next year (if that happens at all).
Seniority list has grown to approx. 635 warm bodies. We're still short since this time last year. Reserves are still abused relentlessly. Junior manning still happens, and cold-calls on days off are still in effect.