Originally Posted by
daniel0265
Less airplanes doesn't always mean less flying. My question is that when we park the 20 RJs next year how much block time will we lose? If (BIG IF) we park the planes and lose ZERO hrs of block time then staffing will still be fine. Just means that the other 90 RJs will have to pick up the slack. Same can be said for the opposite, 110 RJs and a drastic cut in block hours leads to furloughs.
Sounds like a very accurate observation.
Originally Posted by
daniel0265
Now if ASA does another 2 for 1 deal then we are in trouble.
Agreed! But I assure you another one is coming (not sure when). Factor that into your plans.
Originally Posted by
daniel0265
I forgot who was it I was talking to at ASA, either CP or ALPA MEC, but they told me that ASA based their staffing on block hours.
Just my $.02
That is correct.