Originally Posted by
JamesBond
What does a 'real' base even mean anymore? I wouldn't know who my CPO is if he walked into my room right now. I can do anything/everything I need to do via electronic means for the most part. The only real downside I can see is that the company could eliminate a bunch of deadheading, but since errybody is whining continually about center seats, that would be a good thing, no? As long as we have PS commuting (sort of) all should be good.
James, let me help you summarize the pages about virtual base….
Positive space commuting -> Sacrosanct. Takes stress out of commuting. Doesn’t help in base people other than keeps jumpseats open. (Punishes your S2 seniority out of MCO on vacation)
Virtual base -> Heresy and Antiunion! How dare you remove credit from DTW and MSP? Eliminates commuting for some. At least until the company changes their minds? Maybe only keeps the base open half the year? Unknown? Doesn’t matter, I can bid for it month to month. If it stinks, I can stay in my actual base and commute as it were.
Real new base -> Godsend. Removes credit from DTW and MSP, but forces the company to keep A320s where they said they would be. At least until the company changes their minds and cuts it in half, might keep a fleet there a year, then move them again. 717s, 777s… Who knows? Could be a year plus to convert in or out the base…. #leroyjenkins #miata #tigerblood #kipeatsnachosandtalkstosweetbabesallday
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