Originally Posted by
Freightpuppy
Wouldn't it make more sense to realign everyone so at least they are "working" (ie. extra reserves....meaning no JAs and OT whatsoever) while they are paying them instead of paying them to do nothing? How is this cost effective?
FP,
UPS is limited by training slots and our contract. Even if they moved everyone now on this realignment/displacement, they would still sit and not fly. Outcome remains same. Training pipe is staying full and can't make it eat the crews any faster. If they do it in successive shots, they can more accurately fill seats they really want instead of making that dartboard shot now. A good business decision actually. UPS can more accurately seats to the business requirements 6 months from now. Also, ATL shutdown the fleet all at once allowing no phaseout while employed. This was a new kink for the airline. UPS is taking the charge for the costs associated with shutting down the 8 which is common business accounting.