Originally Posted by
NoStep
...and Crew Sched. has a better grasp of manning resources available.
New memo out today, Comair admits that attrition amongst FOs is reason they are displacing 1/8 of the Captain list back to the right seat.
The memo also acts as an icebreaker for advancing some 2012 CRJ lease-returns into the 2nd half of 2011. But don't worry, "they were going back anyway"
No furloughs being recalled - wouldn't be trained in time to help summer staffing.
The good news? No pilot furloughs expected until early 2012. Plus Compass, Chitaqua, SkyWest, and ASA are getting new planes.
All together now:
"Meh... whatever"