Originally Posted by
Jumbo Pilot
I heard a rumor today and I wanted to see if anyone can shed any light on this.
Now I don't think we have gotten to this point and as a lot of people have already said ,we have a long way to go before we get to BLG reductions.
But if it comes down to it, is there a limit on how long the BLGs will be reduced.
Talking to some Very Senior WB Capt's today and they were under the impression that if the BLGs were reduced to 48/60 and subsequently the company decided to furlough; that after two months the company could raise the BLGs back to 68/85 while we had pilots on the street. I haven't seen anywhere in the contract where that contingency is addressed. But I have been known to miss a thing or two.
Anyone have any wisdom?
Sounds like some senior widebody captain's wishful thinking. Doesn't make sense to me to lower to 48/60, kick guys and gals to the street, and raise them again. But I agree, it doesn't appear to be spelled out in the contract.