Originally Posted by
flyprdu
Do not mistake management's inability to recognize a problem to mean that a problem does not exist.
They know. The question becomes is it cheaper to accept the 'as-is' solution or 'throw money at it' to fix solution? Winter storms in SEA is a good example.
The fleet plan is public knowledge. They want more airframes. If they have to retreat from those plans because they can't retain or hire fast enough, that's leverage. I guess we'll have to see how badly they want it.
I'll let some gurus handle that one. IIRC, pre pandemic was 73 Buses + 168 Boeings = 241 total, a number we don't hit until end of 2023? The problem is, the entire current A320 fleet is slated to go to 0 by year end 2023. If there are any hiccups along the way, they can speed it up or push it back.
We already have emails saying they're drawing down block hours because of crew shortages. Sounds like attrition is already having an impact. At what point do you start calling it a problem, Shy?
I believe that was due to Omicron related sick calls and omicron-related drop in passenger demand. Hopefully a short lived thing. We have a problem right now because none of the airlines correctly predicted the recovery. Too many were allowed to retire and/or go on leave, and once demand rapidly picked back up, there was a problem getting them in the sims along with newhires/upgrades. Yes we have a problem and the sims are maxed out in all locations.