Originally Posted by
mketch11
Why do so many people want LAX so bad? Almost everyone (who will flow) and was hired when LAX was a base at Envoy has left. The major problem we have as pilots at this airline is our sh*t quality of life. And what does the company say every time we ask for improvements? “No because classes are full.” LAX would just add a gigantic pool of new applicants for recruiting to pick from. Rumor is PSA is coming to DFW which could seriously hurt recruiting at Envoy as we will no longer be the best option in DFW with flow. Now you are wanting a new base? Why? We have a slim chance to actually get back some of the leverage we have squandered away as of recent. And if you came here just because you heard the rumor that LAX was coming back, then I have no sympathy. Who else does that leave? You guys just want overnights on the west coast? Please enlighten me on why the LAX base is your white buffalo.
I agree, and have said for some time, that if Envoy gets LAX it will be a huge recruiting boost. Part of the reason that a lot of people want LAX is the obvious, but not just west coast, but Rockies and west. And everyone thinks it will come with more 175s. And the reality is that all the people who flock to LAX will increase relative seniority in DFW and ORD for everyone who stays there.
The other thing is for people who are preaching flow, after the 10-11 crowd, flow is tied to number of people on the seniority list. It’s a Ponzi scheme. Get people in underneath you so you can get pushed out.