Originally Posted by
FahQ2
While running the planes with a disclaimer makes the most financial sense, that creates all manner of scheduling and customer service nightmares when maintenance or weather requires a blue to yellow tail swap. I can already see the customer service commenters cracking their knuckles.
I didn’t expect a full JetBlue ground school, most likely distance learning for SOPs, but operating under a B6 operating certificate would most likely require sims with B6, maybe some IOE type line operation checkout.
It would save a lot of headaches if that could be started before the merger, but not sure it’s feasible. Obviously compensation is an issue and training dept costs. Never been through a merger personally, maybe others who have can give some insight.
I suppose if they buy Spirit they also buy the certificate and could still run as two airlines that gradually blend down to one, but that creates headaches or it’s own, not to mention how and where each NK pilot bids over.
All above my pay grade and it’s currently miller time…
I would expect the yellow planes to be shifted to remain on certain routes like all LAS flights and certain other markets where planes swaps and other disruptions will result in a yellow tail being swapped with another yellow tail, as much as possible. And some parts of JB product could be implemented almost immediately, such as removing some rows of seats and making the drinks and snacks free.
But yes, it's not gonna be perfect. As it is now, if you get a seat with a TV that doesn't work you get a voucher for money off. I would think they would also have a "yellow tail" voucher. But I still expect them to minimize mixing of fleets as much as they can anyway.