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Old 05-05-2016 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tunes
no, it's not. Try reading the monthly update that went out today from Crew Resources. It clearly states it is no longer available for deadhead bookings or company business. Further, it states that PSUP will not be added to the Comfort Plus upgrade list like the first class upgrade list. Thanks for playing though....
Guess it's time for the company to rein in any non-contract bene so that there is more to "negotiate" for....
Old 05-05-2016 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawaii50
I think you plagiarized that from one of my OPRs.
^^I am crying
Old 05-05-2016 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by WhatNow
It states that for now you have to see the agent to be added to the list. There is no automatic way to do it. You can no longer self upgrade 24 hours prior.
I had a conversation with three different agents about the new clearing process and all three said they don't have time to mess around with two separate lists. Said basically they'll start filling the plane from front to back and be done with it.
Old 05-06-2016 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
I had a conversation with three different agents about the new clearing process and all three said they don't have time to mess around with two separate lists. Said basically they'll start filling the plane from front to back and be done with it.
Yup, but if you ain't on the list, you ain't on the list. You can be on the upgrade list, but you'll be last (behind upgrades) for the EC seats if you can't lock one in 24 hours prior.
Old 05-06-2016 | 02:34 AM
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Why would they do this? Is this literally as petty and childish as it sounds at face value? Or is it because of some revenue they were missing out on? I'm very sad if what is happening is what I think is happening. Is anyone going to fold because they took away your Econ comf? Nope, it will just strengthen resolve. Must have been the same dude that came up with the 5 cents
Old 05-06-2016 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by deadseal
Why would they do this? Is this literally as petty and childish as it sounds at face value? Or is it because of some revenue they were missing out on? I'm very sad if what is happening is what I think is happening. Is anyone going to fold because they took away your Econ comf? Nope, it will just strengthen resolve. Must have been the same dude that came up with the 5 cents
They are converting economy comfort to a new fare class. Essentially we are going back to the old 3 class aircraft. First/Business/Coach. They are doing it because they believe it will generate increased revenue.
Old 05-06-2016 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by deadseal
Why would they do this? Is this literally as petty and childish as it sounds at face value? Or is it because of some revenue they were missing out on? I'm very sad if what is happening is what I think is happening. Is anyone going to fold because they took away your Econ comf? Nope, it will just strengthen resolve. Must have been the same dude that came up with the 5 cents
For the longest time there was no such animal as Economy Comfort, and we dh countless times without it.

This sucks...but is has nothing to do with pilots and contract negotiations. It is about the company trying to generate more revenue, plain and simple...it still sucks though.
Old 05-06-2016 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Herkflyr
For the longest time there was no such animal as Economy Comfort, and we dh countless times without it.

This sucks...but is has nothing to do with pilots and contract negotiations. It is about the company trying to generate more revenue, plain and simple...it still sucks though.
How is this extra revenue?
Isn't this a free upgrade from coach for frequent flyers that can't get first class
Old 05-06-2016 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bohicagain
How is this extra revenue?
Isn't this a free upgrade from coach for frequent flyers that can't get first class
As of today you are correct. However per the recent announcement Economy Comfort is going to be a new (more expensive) fare class, able to be purchased well in advance. That, coupled with the "no selecting EC within 24 hrs" rule means most dh crewmembers can plan on rarely if ever seeing EC on deadheads in the future.

That sucks. However I don't see it as an anti pilot move, just a revenue initiative.
Old 05-06-2016 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Herkflyr
For the longest time there was no such animal as Economy Comfort, and we dh countless times without it.

This sucks...but is has nothing to do with pilots and contract negotiations. It is about the company trying to generate more revenue, plain and simple...it still sucks though.
Thanks, this makes me happy. I like the company and want to do the right thing for both them and us. It just bummed me out thinking this may have been some kind of ***** slap. I am all for sitting in the way back if it makes the company money. except for the free tv on the 73s one seat is much like another
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