Originally Posted by
opheims
Since I'm in the target demographic for pretty much any furlough (14 months on) and trying to think proactively...
If a person quits before a furlough action, do they lose their seniority number? If they keep it, I would assume they aren't allowed back in until all furloughs are offered rehire classes, first?
I'd hate to turn down a job offer in the interim just to be out on my behind on Oct 1.
Yes, if you QUIT you lose your number. Forever.
However, in the past UAL has been very generous with long-term Leaves of Absences during down cycles. Talk to your flight office and see if you are eligible. If you do this you keep your seniority number. Win-Win.