Originally Posted by
Stratoclimber
IAJETCAPT, do you really think they'll have the same cancellation problem at the start of June? what would make that happen other than an intentional work slowage by the pilots?
This guy likely doesn't understand Line Bidding, Transition Conflicts, and how Spirit runs a thin staffing model extremely dependent on Pilots constantly picking up the operation and carrying it on their backs.
Paper Line Bidding is completely different than the Preferential Bidding Systems (PBS) that most Regionals run. Pre-constructed Line bids have a tendency to create isssues in consecutive months due to legalities and other contractual requirements. FedEx and Alaska run Regular Line Bidding without any of the problems that Spirit encounters because:
A) They staff their Airlines more adequately.
B) They pay their pilots respectable wages that incentivize them to pickup flying where Transition Conflicts create additional days off.