Well let me fill you in on a little something sport. You can't have a conversation about what Allegiant is or isn't. You've never worked there. I on the other hand have worked for both Expressjet and Allegiant. There are only a few people out there I would wish a job at a regional on. On my worst day at Allegiant it's still better that my best day at Expressjet.


Expressjet has a bunch of ratted out ERJ's with no hope of replacement ever. United (your primary source of income) has made it very clear they want to get rid of 50 seaters. What remains of the clapped out ERJ fleet is either being parked in the dessert or given ti cheaper FFD competitors. What new large RJ flying that is being awarded, all goes to Skywest. They will kill off Expressjet with out question.

Allegiant on they other hand is a highly profitable airline that is growing at about 20 to 25% per year in capacity. Allegiant unlike Expressjet has been profitable for 13 pus years straight. You can say what you want about Allegiant management, but what they are doing is working. I would argue that since we are "professional" pilots that pay is the "end all be all". If you can't pay your bills, the rest of it doesn't matter. But since you brought it up; what is is that you feel is so amazing about Expressjet that you feel it's superior to Allegiant? Is it the SA7 boarding priority? Maybe it's the free "crew meals/breakfast drinks. Did they finally get new recliners in the Newark crew room? Maybe your Surface Pro tablet is better than our Ipads? Perhaps you feel superior because you get to hang out with one of the many completely insane flight attendants on your 30 hour overnight in Moline? Oh please tell me your tales of awesomeness at Expressjet that beats a 6 figure salary and being home every night. I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

Oh I get it. You're trying to tell me that you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about. Message received.

 

Absolutely lost it right there. Unfortunately, 100% accurate. Regionals will never retain talented support staff or flight attendants. There are just much better jobs available. They aren't treated well and most that are smart enough to get out go running 4-6 months in.

 

Holy crap! You're out of your fu@$@ng mind dude. You're flight attendant material for sure. Go get me a bottle of water now Francis.

 

regional life got you feeling pretty sad bud? Every now and then we get someone on here that is so hopelessly unhappy at XYZ regional that, despite their best efforts, they are unable to conceal it. You guys stick out like a sore thumb. Oh and only someone who doesn't understand gifs would continue to use the same one over and over again (see: grandparents).

 

roughly how long is reserve time on ERJ -EWR?

 

After 9 years of sitting in the right seat I've decided to move on from Express putting in my 2-week notice this week. I was on the verge of a 'commutable' upgrade, but my quality of life would taken a step backwards by having to commute and being on reserve, not to mention still sitting right seat as a captain qualified first officer. And there's end in sight for anyone on reserve right now.

I found a gig that will have me home with my family everyday and upgrade within a year. To my fellow co-works (CRJ Atlanta) its been a fun ride, and I've made some good friends and enjoyed the folks I've worked with, but the future of Express does not inspire confidence right now, as most folks I talk to are actively searching and have already got class dates else where. And now I see management has requested another meeting to discuss the MOU over the agreed upon upgrade quota and other man power issues.

I would recommend keeping your options open and have a solid plan-B just in case things go south here, as some would say that Express has already entered into a death spiral.

 

Welcome to the "new" company

 

So what's the deal with that email the union sent out yesterday? "This proposal will incorporate every applicable MOU and LOA to date, update current practices, and align us with some SkyWest practices". Are they really shooting for a SkyWest merger now? Sounds like JB won the war.

 

No email to discuss on erj side.