Originally Posted by
daniel0265
They also haven't authorized all the COMAs. Also, I think one reason furlough is just around the corner is because people like me are getting ready to go into 2nd yr pay. I talked to one of our MEC leaders in the crew lounge, he said that company says we are 250-350 fat and ALPA doesn't see it. They say are we are more like 50-100 fat. Just look at the reserve awards. This month in the 200 there was only around 120 guys on reserve. They admit that reduced line values helped and is working. It also keeps the senior CA from flying over 75. IONO..... Too bad ASA can just issue out forced COMAs VS Furloughs. At least with a 3 month COMA I still have flight and medical. ahhh well.... my back up is to keep my furlough number and finish my BA. (another damn loan) Only have just over a yr left till i finish anyways.
Dan, did you bid for COMA in Jan? I'm only one number lower than you and have bid on it every month, only awarded in October. I spoke with someone roughly 200 from the bottom of the list and he didn't get it in January either... seems like everyone who wants COMA would be getting it if we were that overstaffed.
You can always do like I do... take LOA between off days, then you can still fly on either side of your reserve days and you keep health insurance and accrue longevity... essentially a part-time line!
Until it comes from CT/SH/BH's mouth/pen/keyboard I'll keep on keepin' on.