Why is it being freakin negative?!?!?!?
It is a fact of where we are and what is going on in this industry! Do you read the news? Start with the AJC. Delta execs have said they are shedding 100 RJ's this fall! Even spread evenly over ASA, Skywest, Comair, and Repub/CHQ that is a lot of planes! 20 or so each. Why do people feel ASA will make out any better than the others?????
Look industry wide! Eagle, Express Jet, Air Wisc, TSA, PSA, Comair to name a few have all announced large furlough numbers! Why is it negative to expect something similar at ASA. (Even though I said we may not furlough)
Every Major is now bleeding money again, and downsizing. Bankrupcy's may be looming for many. Am I making this stuff up. I know, some may not want to hear it, but sorry, get your head out of the sand. Tough times are ahead! This is going to be a major downturn in the airlines. With that comes stagnation, lack of attrition which in turn leads to long upgrades, etc....
Maybe I should just ignore all of the obvious facts and state 'hey, it's all great! No worries! I think lots of growth is coming...........It's rediculous! Any way, the poster asked whats the latest with ASA. Thats my opinion, based on what I see and what I have heard. The Union is even putting out info that we will be cut big time in the fall. I have personally heard about 20-25 planes less flying.
BTW......where is all that growth that was coming our way, "as soon as we sign the contract?" Thats all everyone was saying last year......90 seaters coming as soon as we sign. New bases for sure, right! Where did all that rosey talk get you. It's the difference between being a dreamer and actually looking at the industry, the economy and listening to what your parent company is saying.
Show me a positive sign, and I'll be positive.
PS...I'm already going from a line-holder, back to reserve......and we haven't even lost flying yet!!! That is about a $1500/month paycut (Which is SIZABLE!!!!) between 90+ hours back to min guarantee! With downsizing in our schedules coming and no growth or attition to speak of, it's probably going to take a year or more to see another line, so I am already feeling it.