Originally Posted by
Gunter
I don't think anyone should assume newhires will not go to HKG. They barely got it filled when upward movement stopped and fears of furlough were rampant. Now, with vacancy bids that will likely continue as retirements start in earnest and new airplane need more bodies, it will be even tougher to fill the FO seats in HKG.
How long do you think they will delay HKG FOs bidding out? It may only be 2-5 newhires but it is possible.
I think Gunter is right that, in the future, new hires may have an opportunity to go straight to HKG ---- if that's their preference.
Group would be handpicked similar to the ANC Purple Nuggets...and given a CHOICE of HKG or MEM.
I don't think there will be a gun to their heads in any manner.
YMMV.
p.s. I don't think any of the 90-100 pilots hired in 2011 will go anywhere but the back of the 727.