Originally Posted by
SmitteyB
I'm sure the fluid fleet plan attributes to the longer time between notices.
With regards to retention bonuses, I would not be surprised if the company is backing down to see what happens with the 1500 hour rule in the Senate this month.
Here's why I think nothing will come of the 1500 hour rule, although I admit to my bias of not wanting this to happen so Im trying hard to not let that influence me.
1. ALPA is against it and is a powerful lobby group
2. Colgan family lobby group is against it.
3. Senate democratic minority leader is against it and has in so many words said he'd filibuster it if there is a further reduction in the 1500 hour rule.
The first two reasons are important, although I'm sure the airline lobby is more powerful- still there is plenty of pull in the other direction to keep it somewhat in check.
Most important is the filibuster threat- the only way around that would be changing senate rules (nuclear option), but 50 senators have signed a petition against the nuclear option for legislation so I think we are safe for the near future.