Originally Posted by
JustAnotherPLT
Where do you see ASA this fall?
Currently we already know how our staffing levels are playing out. We also understand why they never called the furloughs back. The 20, CRJ200s probably will have a home, at least management seems certain. If all the pieces fall into play, do you still see them slimming more pilots? Does it take more pilots to run 20 CRJs at a different airline (possibly even another base) then if we kept them here in ATL for Delta?
Just wondering...
I find it interesting that Expressjet got a 3 month contract to do United Express flying in ORD and IAD. It reminds me of our 3 month contract in LAX that Expressjet ultimately got. I wonder if Expressjet is holding down the fort while we get through the "busy summer", then we take over the contract this fall when we're fat on pilots?
I also keep hearing another 2-1 is eminent.
As part of the PBS negotiations, I predict the company takes the remaining 60 furloughable pilots hostage once the "busy summer" schedule ends. This is because the union wants them protected. I predict ASA will furlough them and make the union negotiate them back.