Allegiant Air
07-31-2015, 07:30 PM
#3471
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Originally Posted by EATME
"We don't have enough fuel to go anywhere else," the pilot told the tower.*
"After a full and thorough review by our safety team under the direction of Gust, the following determinations of fact have been made:
Although sufficient fuel remained to divert to Grand Forks, flight 426 made the decision to declare an emergency, allowing the flight to land immediately at Fargo in order to avoid utilizing reserve fuel."
so which was it? did they or didn't they have enough fuel to divert?
"After a full and thorough review by our safety team under the direction of Gust, the following determinations of fact have been made:
Although sufficient fuel remained to divert to Grand Forks, flight 426 made the decision to declare an emergency, allowing the flight to land immediately at Fargo in order to avoid utilizing reserve fuel."
so which was it? did they or didn't they have enough fuel to divert?
07-31-2015, 07:34 PM
#3472
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Originally Posted by maximus2015
thanks i have interview with alleg. and i post pond it, still cant make my mind with this homeless scedule stoping me. how many pilots getting hired each month now? is company willing to negotiate at all?
Don't waste your time with the interview. If your post is indicative of your grasp of the English language, someone will notice and you won't get hired anyway. Save your money for hookers and blow, bro.
Post pond? Stoping? Are you kidding me?
08-01-2015, 05:03 AM
#3473
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He actually sounds like the kind of guy Allegiant is currently looking for.
08-01-2015, 05:38 AM
#3474
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Unanswered questions surround emergency Allegiant plane landing - CBS News
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The airline told CBS News Thursday evening, "The company and the FAA found that the pilot operated flight 426 in a safe manner and within the bounds of all regulations."
But FAA spokesman, Ian Gregor wrote in an email, "We are still looking into this event and have not made any determinations."
But FAA spokesman, Ian Gregor wrote in an email, "We are still looking into this event and have not made any determinations."
"Using the phrase 'Bingo Fuel' sets off alarms in air traffic controllers," said former FAA Associate Administrator Scott Brenner.
He told CBS News he takes that phrase to mean a pilot has less than 10 minutes of fuel left.
"When a pilot nonchalantly throws out 'Bingo Fuel' because he wants to land and cut through all the nonsense he thinks is going on is an absolute abuse of the trust between air traffic controllers and pilots."
He told CBS News he takes that phrase to mean a pilot has less than 10 minutes of fuel left.
"When a pilot nonchalantly throws out 'Bingo Fuel' because he wants to land and cut through all the nonsense he thinks is going on is an absolute abuse of the trust between air traffic controllers and pilots."
Allegiant says its airliner was cleared by air traffic control to descend to 6,000 feet for landing, but was then told by ATC the airport was closed. The FAA told CBS News Tuesday the Fargo tower was expecting the delayed flight to divert to Grand Forks, North Dakota because of its delayed departure.
"Fargo tower talked to Allegiant's operations and was assured that the flight did have an extra 45 minutes of fuel on board, as required by FAA regulation...Allegiant's operation center told the FAA the flight had an extra 45 minutes of fuel on board. However, according to Allegiant the pilot estimated his fuel differently," said the FAA statement.
While employees on the ground attempted to reach controllers by phone, flight 426 held at 14,000 feet. After approximately 18 minutes, the airline says the pilot made the bingo fuel call because flight 426 was "now 2-3 minutes from starting to use their reserve fuel."
"Whatever misunderstanding of whether the airport was open or not, having that pilot declare an emergency landing was not appropriate," says Brenner.
The FAA investigation is continuing, and the agency could take enforcement action if deemed warranted.
"To me there is a clearly a failure here, a gap, that needs to be understood. How it happened, why it happened and how they can keep it from happening again," says Rosenker. "This is senior management doing this. It doesn't make any sense to me."
"Fargo tower talked to Allegiant's operations and was assured that the flight did have an extra 45 minutes of fuel on board, as required by FAA regulation...Allegiant's operation center told the FAA the flight had an extra 45 minutes of fuel on board. However, according to Allegiant the pilot estimated his fuel differently," said the FAA statement.
While employees on the ground attempted to reach controllers by phone, flight 426 held at 14,000 feet. After approximately 18 minutes, the airline says the pilot made the bingo fuel call because flight 426 was "now 2-3 minutes from starting to use their reserve fuel."
"Whatever misunderstanding of whether the airport was open or not, having that pilot declare an emergency landing was not appropriate," says Brenner.
The FAA investigation is continuing, and the agency could take enforcement action if deemed warranted.
"To me there is a clearly a failure here, a gap, that needs to be understood. How it happened, why it happened and how they can keep it from happening again," says Rosenker. "This is senior management doing this. It doesn't make any sense to me."
08-01-2015, 06:47 AM
#3475
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Again, these management pilots absolutely did not want to go to Grand Forks because they knew the additional costs involved. This wasn't a fuel decision, it was a profit decision. And a poor one at that.
08-01-2015, 08:02 AM
#3476
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Again, these management pilots absolutely did not want to go to Grand Forks because they knew the additional costs involved. This wasn't a fuel decision, it was a profit decision. And a poor one at that.
08-01-2015, 08:37 AM
#3477
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Can we get a hotline update in regards to this past weeks negotiations........
08-01-2015, 08:50 AM
#3478
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Originally Posted by Uncle Wurmy
This isn’t going away. The pie captain didn’t cause anywhere near the embarrassment these two have. Yet he’s looking for a new job or career.
Last edited by EngFail; 08-01-2015 at 09:33 AM.
08-01-2015, 09:21 AM
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for the full announcement see:
Press Release | Investor Relations | Allegiant Air
Allegiant Travel Company Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) today reported the following financial results for the second quarter 2015.
“We are very proud to report our 50th consecutive profitable quarter,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “This is rare in our industry and demonstrates the flexibility of the company and the model through the extremes of the past dozen years. During this streak, we have seen macro disruptions in our economy including extremely high oil prices, significant financial disruptions, and a recession. Throughout these years, our model of maintaining low costs and the flexibility to react to this constantly changing landscape has been critical to our long term success. Just as important to our success has been the contribution of our team members. Their meaningful efforts have been the foundation of our success."
Notable company highlights
Airbus aircraft - In April, purchased three additional Airbus aircraft to be placed in service in late 2015
Aircraft financing - Raised $26.5 million in debt secured by two A319 aircraft in June
Network growth - Second quarter scheduled ASMs grew by 17.4 percent; cities by 8.2 percent, routes by 16.7 percent. As of June 30, the company is selling 275 routes versus 230 routes during the same time period last year
Debt rating upgrade - In June, Standard & Poor's Rating Services raised Allegiant's corporate credit rating to BB from BB-
Reauthorization of share repurchase - In July, the Board of Directors authorized an increase in the share repurchase authority to $100 million
Share repurchase - Returned approximately $29 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 179,310 shares during the second quarter
Recurring dividend - In January 2015, the Board of Directors approved a recurring quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. Shareholders of record as of May 20, 2015 were paid a total of $4.3 million on June 4, 2015
Increase to recurring dividend - In July, the Board of Directors approved an increase to the recurring quarterly cash dividend to $0.30 per share
Salary and benefits - Quarterly salary and benefits expense increased 13.3 percent versus the prior year primarily due to an increase of approximately 25 percent in flight crew FTEs to support increased flying. In addition, the company saw a meaningful increase in bonus accrual and as a result of the trailing twelve month operating margin exceeding 20 percent, the pilots' pay rates shifted to a higher pay band as of May 1, 2015. Moving to this pay band is the equivalent of a four to seven percent increase in their hourly rate
Maintenance and repairs - Quarterly maintenance and repairs expense increased by 10.7 percent as the average fleet size grew 9.4 percent and the number of engine maintenance events increased to six from three last year
Third quarter 2015 cost trends
CASM ex fuel - CASM ex fuel is expected to decrease between ten and eight percent compared to third quarter 2014
Salary and benefits expense - Expected to increase as a result of growth in FTEs to support scheduled service growth and moving the pilots into the higher pay band as detailed above
Maintenance and repairs expense - Expected to increase due to a higher number of expected engine overhauls versus last year and a shift in maintenance events from the second quarter to the third quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense - Expected to increase due to the growth of the Airbus A320 fleet
Press Release | Investor Relations | Allegiant Air
Allegiant Travel Company Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) today reported the following financial results for the second quarter 2015.
“We are very proud to report our 50th consecutive profitable quarter,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “This is rare in our industry and demonstrates the flexibility of the company and the model through the extremes of the past dozen years. During this streak, we have seen macro disruptions in our economy including extremely high oil prices, significant financial disruptions, and a recession. Throughout these years, our model of maintaining low costs and the flexibility to react to this constantly changing landscape has been critical to our long term success. Just as important to our success has been the contribution of our team members. Their meaningful efforts have been the foundation of our success."
Notable company highlights
Airbus aircraft - In April, purchased three additional Airbus aircraft to be placed in service in late 2015
Aircraft financing - Raised $26.5 million in debt secured by two A319 aircraft in June
Network growth - Second quarter scheduled ASMs grew by 17.4 percent; cities by 8.2 percent, routes by 16.7 percent. As of June 30, the company is selling 275 routes versus 230 routes during the same time period last year
Debt rating upgrade - In June, Standard & Poor's Rating Services raised Allegiant's corporate credit rating to BB from BB-
Reauthorization of share repurchase - In July, the Board of Directors authorized an increase in the share repurchase authority to $100 million
Share repurchase - Returned approximately $29 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 179,310 shares during the second quarter
Recurring dividend - In January 2015, the Board of Directors approved a recurring quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. Shareholders of record as of May 20, 2015 were paid a total of $4.3 million on June 4, 2015
Increase to recurring dividend - In July, the Board of Directors approved an increase to the recurring quarterly cash dividend to $0.30 per share
Salary and benefits - Quarterly salary and benefits expense increased 13.3 percent versus the prior year primarily due to an increase of approximately 25 percent in flight crew FTEs to support increased flying. In addition, the company saw a meaningful increase in bonus accrual and as a result of the trailing twelve month operating margin exceeding 20 percent, the pilots' pay rates shifted to a higher pay band as of May 1, 2015. Moving to this pay band is the equivalent of a four to seven percent increase in their hourly rate
Maintenance and repairs - Quarterly maintenance and repairs expense increased by 10.7 percent as the average fleet size grew 9.4 percent and the number of engine maintenance events increased to six from three last year
Third quarter 2015 cost trends
CASM ex fuel - CASM ex fuel is expected to decrease between ten and eight percent compared to third quarter 2014
Salary and benefits expense - Expected to increase as a result of growth in FTEs to support scheduled service growth and moving the pilots into the higher pay band as detailed above
Maintenance and repairs expense - Expected to increase due to a higher number of expected engine overhauls versus last year and a shift in maintenance events from the second quarter to the third quarter
Depreciation and amortization expense - Expected to increase due to the growth of the Airbus A320 fleet
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