Originally Posted by
Razorback flyer
This was what was said on the CVG base meeting. The meeting was at the end of Feb (literally the day things turned ugly in Lybia, and Oil started going ape ******,) so obviously, subject to change. That being said, jet fuel prices aren't THAT far now from where they were then...
-Next bid in April to May time frame
-Looking at a new A320 base. ATL good possibility (currently 30-40 A319/320 departures from there) but NYC also in the running depending on final outcome of slot swap.
-Also looking at a new base for the 330.
-744 will be status quo (though this was well before the Japan Crisis)
-CVG will be status quo (i.e. no new 320 category, no drawdown on 73N)
-767 to 7ER conversion pushed to end 2012 or 2013. Management wanted conversion quickly for flexibility, but now realizes that there’s a cost for that training, and wants to slow down the conversion. For now, when bodies are needed on the 76, they will go to the ER category.
-Not setting up bases to be 100% where the flying is, but rather ensuring proper coverage to respond to network’s changes.
Heard a few ramblings that the NYC slot/swap has been settled and should be out soon. Though I did hear that about 3 weeks ago, so I'm sure it's anybody's guess on how accurate that is.
You bring up a good point regarding the next AE, I am sure they have probably delayed it until the Slot Swap deal becomes official. If anything it shows that they are probably close to coming to a settlement on it.
Not sure how much hiring has been going on, but I get the impression it has slowed dramatically for the time being. I could see the summer schedule keeping most guys busy, maybe even a few GS here and there for some.