Alaska vs. The Beer Flu
#11
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Joined APC: May 2018
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The expected worst case I have heard of leaves us with a 2,600 seniority list. With retirements and leaves that would probably require just less then 200 downgrades and 200 furloughs. I have actually heard a lot of noise about growing through this but these decisions will not be made for 4-5 months. Our MEC President is the right guy to protect the junior of our company, he will try almost everything to prevent even one pilot furlough, this I guarantee.
#12
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#15
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
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They can’t possibly furlough half the pilot group, and then expect to get the wheels turning again quickly. They’ll have to carry some fat, even if furloughs come to fruition.
#19
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Joined APC: Feb 2008
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Thanks for the little spanking. I've probably got T-shirts older than you, but I still enjoy being scolded like a toddler. Kids these days...
Anyhow, I'm not trying to alarm anybody. This ain't my first rodeo and I've been around the block a time or two. To the best of my memory, every airline BK in America has led to a loss or drastic cutting of the pilot's pension. This lifelong experience led me to believe that no further research was required. If I am wrong, then please share the details so as to better educate our pilots group (since we are basically the last with an intact pension).
Anyhow, I'm not trying to alarm anybody. This ain't my first rodeo and I've been around the block a time or two. To the best of my memory, every airline BK in America has led to a loss or drastic cutting of the pilot's pension. This lifelong experience led me to believe that no further research was required. If I am wrong, then please share the details so as to better educate our pilots group (since we are basically the last with an intact pension).
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