Originally Posted by
Wheelswatch
We want to keep our pilots from furlough, in hopes this gets going again soon, just like you do.
This, and as long as airlines are not laying people off while taking the money should be the only stipulation. The market will drive anything beyond that, including cargo, medical workers, etc.
On April 5, I just counted.... 40+ flights operating with ZERO passengers on them. Including DEN-Harlingen, Texas. We are only required to do that because of the route being flown 2 months ago. So 20K worth of jet fuel, another 20k+ in other expenses are being spent instead of going toward keeping our jobs and our company viable. We are only flying that stupid route because the DOT said so. That is not being essential, that is being downright stupid.
and after typing that last paragraph, this whole thing is sounding like nationalizing the airlines. A move I am completely against.