Originally Posted by
FlyASA
I'm sure they are making a good move regardless because, from a management perspective, increasing the size of the 700/900 fleet reduces the company's exposure to 50 seaters. They'll diversify the company while the Delta scope still allows them to do so. I'm sure they would love to find homes for all the -200s but given the current financial climate and terrible economics of the aircraft it is doubtful that they will.
Bottom line, yes they have a plan but it doesn't mean that plan is good for the pilots.
A plan good for the company is good for the pilots in terms of growth. If furloughing pilots now creates more long term jobs for the future then I'd say they're doing the right thing. Better than keeping a fleet of 50 seaters and slowly dying. I know it's a hard time right now, but we have good leaders. Judging by the last year and a half of new management I have no reason not to trust them.