Originally Posted by
OhSnapAF
Beteeen the Columbus choice schedules, and the IBI, the company can avoid hiring several hundred pilots.
Also, because of a few selfish captains, there will be less need to upgrade.
Reducing head count was the ENTIRE focus of the 2015 CBA. We are since down about 200 pilots while operating a handful more aircraft. So, obviously, it worked.
Reducing headcount further is the ENTIRE focus of this IBI. More pilots will migrate to the 72 and 76 CC schedules and frequently with the long tour option in order to maximize Pharaoh's Riddle. The minute a pilot hits the magic number, a goodly number will then extend, further reducing hiring demand.
At a guess, we'll be down another 100 pilots two years from now.
The company ain't totally stupid.