A happy passenger posted this on the Allegiant facebook page today:

Debbie Klingler Conover Wolfe
Palm Harbor, FL

"I was on flight 2835 today, July 29, 2015, from Greensboro, NC to St. Petersburg/Clearwater. I wish to give special recognition to the captain of the aircraft. On landing in Greensboro, a bird flew into the windshield which necessitated a brief delay. The captain kept us fully informed. Flying down to Florida, near the airport, we encountered thunderstorms. The captain skillfully flew the aircraft around the storm and landed us safely in the rain. He was not able to bring the aircraft to the gate due to lightening in the area. Again, he kept us passengers fully informed. When we were able to deplane, the captain was at the door of the cockpit to say goodbye. I was completely impressed and felt safe in the hands of this great professional. I do not know the captain's name, but this should be easy enough for you folks at Allegiant to find out and maybe forward this message to him."

 

Allegiant Air execs at controls of flight that landed with low fuel | Las Vegas Review-Journal

 

Unfortunately this crew will get absolutely no recognition from company. They are more likely to get a punishment for hitting the bird than an accolade.

 

Since they had 42 minutes of fuel at 1:02 it appears that they had enough fuel to divert to Grand Forks when they found out the airport was closed. Instead of diverting it appears they choose to intimidate ATC into a landing at FAR.

 

M.G. sure deflected the early question on negotiations in today's investor call. "Moving along nicely" he said... Riggghhhttt. Amazing how the investors don't really grill management on this subject.

 

I would guess most professionals are not really looking for or expecting an "attaboy". The knowledge & satisfaction of a job well done is plenty.

The day I retire my hope is evefyone besides folks I flew with will go "who?"

 

Why would they (the investors)? They dont give a lick of spit about labor, all they care about is profit or loss.

 

Pure Dog & Pony show. Everyone on those calls went to the same
B-Schools, drive the same model Mercedes & Lexus, vote for the same Republicans & belong to the same country clubs.

They're there to play the game, not conduct. serious cross-examination of management. It's purely about the stock.

 

Hey Allegiant pilots got my interview sceduled. and have a question how long will take to get sanford base? what airplane are they assig. to new hires and bases? whats a tupical scedule looks like for florida bases? do you guys have reserve scedule can you have 2,3 days off stretch? how was the initial training? thanks for you answers!

 

Maximus, have you not read the thread at all? Run mate, RUN!!!