Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I would talk with your council reps who attended the last MEC meeting. The news was just about as bad for the 747-400 also. Lets hope we get replacement aircraft for the 400's. The forcast you have posted is for 09. There will be no freighter flying in 10.
Here is what was published for the 747-400:
747-400 (DTW)
The flying level in the fall of 2009 is expected to be at the peak summer levels which are higher than the current scheduled spring flying level. To facilitate the transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, including the use of more CA augment, awards are planned in the CA position for the remaining months in 2009. As there is increased use of CA augment, the possibility of displacements off the FO continues. However the exact number of displacements off the FO position will depend on the number of bid outs from the FO position.
Why would we be flying this fall at peak summer hours plus why do the training if the flying is going to be reduced?