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04-30-2018 | 04:37 AM
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04-30-2018 | 12:19 PM
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But just bid the 190 and problem solved. Seriously, it’s a no brainer if you live in PHL. And if you’re coming from the military (especially Fighters) it’s a great way to learn the airline business quickly. Congested ramps and airspace, lots of legs, de-icing, delays, fast talking controllers with no patience. I say all this from my experience...
05-04-2018 | 02:54 AM
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They are all 321NEOs. The 320 is almost identical to the 737-800/8MAX, and we are retiring all the older LUS 320’s. It’s been said by the company for about 6 months now that we are looking for any lightly used 319s we can find to replace the E190/S80 flying.
Airbus has a prohibitive price tag on the A319NEO (I believe they have converted all customers to the 320NEO) as the bigger versions make them much more $$ for the cost/effort to build/certify. The thought is they are also going to start heavily pushing the C series (A210/A230)... that’s a 319 killer.
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Airbus has a prohibitive price tag on the A319NEO (I believe they have converted all customers to the 320NEO) as the bigger versions make them much more $$ for the cost/effort to build/certify. The thought is they are also going to start heavily pushing the C series (A210/A230)... that’s a 319 killer.
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05-06-2018 | 12:04 PM
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They are all 321NEOs. The 320 is almost identical to the 737-800/8MAX, and we are retiring all the older LUS 320’s. It’s been said by the company for about 6 months now that we are looking for any lightly used 319s we can find to replace the E190/S80 flying.
Airbus has a prohibitive price tag on the A319NEO (I believe they have converted all customers to the 320NEO) as the bigger versions make them much more $$ for the cost/effort to build/certify. The thought is they are also going to start heavily pushing the C series (A210/A230)... that’s a 319 killer.
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Airbus has a prohibitive price tag on the A319NEO (I believe they have converted all customers to the 320NEO) as the bigger versions make them much more $$ for the cost/effort to build/certify. The thought is they are also going to start heavily pushing the C series (A210/A230)... that’s a 319 killer.
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05-19-2018 | 09:55 AM
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From: B787 Captain
I’m starting at AA soon. I currently commute to PHL but have commuted CLT which is far easier. I have considered bidding the 190 to start but year 2 pay is far lower on the 190. My understanding is there is no
seat lock for new hires so I could bid out of the group 1 aircraft prior to the end of year 1 since 2nd year pay is quite different between group 1 and 2. I’ve heard that AA can withhold a training class date for up to a year but they pay at the new aircraft pay rate. I think ideally I’d like to commute to CLT or DFW for the Airbus or 737. From my home near MEM I can commute to any base except LAX on AA/AE but CLT and DFW are the shortest flights and have the most daily flights. Would like to hear from experienced AA pilots for the soon to be newbie. Thanks!
seat lock for new hires so I could bid out of the group 1 aircraft prior to the end of year 1 since 2nd year pay is quite different between group 1 and 2. I’ve heard that AA can withhold a training class date for up to a year but they pay at the new aircraft pay rate. I think ideally I’d like to commute to CLT or DFW for the Airbus or 737. From my home near MEM I can commute to any base except LAX on AA/AE but CLT and DFW are the shortest flights and have the most daily flights. Would like to hear from experienced AA pilots for the soon to be newbie. Thanks!
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