Originally Posted by
TED74
The only data I have is that we’re setting records for green slip duty periods. That would seem to be tied to manning if not caused by it. I know NYC construction is causing havoc; did we plus up our manning for this foreseeable hurdle to an efficient operation? I am not aware of any changes, other than NYC below wing personnel posting artificial (early) departure times without notifying the pilots. Nothing like a D-8 ACARS ding at D-18 to fluster and confuse the flight crew...
I would agree that in June we set a record however we have 14,500 pilots. I bet if you looked back to years like 2002/03 when we had 7000 pilots the percentage was far higher. I rarely see a GSWC and IA’s are not common. No vacations are being canceled ect...
The other issue is the volume of traffic in the NE is at very high levels. Even on perfect weather days it’s now the norm to have a ground delay into JFK. One thunderstorm in the area and the ATC system collapses.