Originally Posted by
leavemealone
TLV per the CBA is 77-84. They can’t do that. Not enough flying. I believe that is the relief they are talking about. All flying picked up will go on top of guarantee as usual. I can’t imagine a world that airlines don’t furlough when revenue is below 40% for a year. Not saying I’m not in that world but B6’s furlough costs are a lot less than the big guys because we only have two fleets. They could easily chop 1000 guys and bring 100-300 a year as needed. They could run the operation with less than 2000 pilots right now. If they chop 1000 then a large percentage of the pilot groups QOL and pay will go to *******. If you’ve been bidding at 30%, you will now be closer to 60%. Just because your not up for furlough doesn’t mean you aren’t screwed. Had a buddy at AA. Was about 200 from furlough but missed it and was commuting to SCR for 8 years on the MD. Something to consider. And now he’s screwed again. Will probably lose the left seat now and they are contracting flying out to us. WE STINK AGAIN! Keeping the pilot group intact benefits at least 70%.
I do agree with you on the deep ramifications of furlough across the whole pilot group. I would defiantly feel the pain if they did furlough. I also see JB losing money Q1 & Q2 overall but I see them back to making a profit by Q3 and overall profitable for 2021. It's just not a recipe for furlough. They want everything spooled up to quickly take advantage of the changing market. They are placing their bets on a Q3 comeback and if it doesn't happen they left themselves an October 1st out anyway.