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Originally Posted by pilot124 (Post 3021725)

If that’s the case, the company should come out and say they need more COLA’s. A lot of people chose to stay flying in April to help the commuters like myself. Or better yet, close COLA bid for May before closing the May hard line bid. This way they have an idea of how many accept COLA and then restructure the May lines.

It doesn’t work like that. They can’t just start canceling flying if they don’t get enough colas. Tickets are normally sold months in advance. There’s government penalties for canceling last min. Now what I just said is in a normal environment. Who know what the regulations are right now? Bottom line the company doesn’t make block decisions based on colas. They make them based on loads and more than likely government mandates for accepting grants. I have a feeling once pilots get a look at May lines they’ll get enough May colas. Also they have the ability to waive the vac or training cola restrictions to get more. So knowing that if you want a May cola and have vac or a training grace month I would still bid for one.

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Originally Posted by pilot124 (Post 3021725)

A lot of people chose to stay flying in April to help the commuters like myself.s.

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The martyrdom is driving me crazy. Everybody knew COLAs would be free to a good home. And no, I (a commuter) didn’t take the COLA. Why? Too much money to give up. Own it.

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Originally Posted by RickGassko (Post 3021733)

^^ I second this. Is there any reason they don’t give us some kind of ballpark of what they need?

Seems to be changing on a daily basis. I’m not sure telling us a ballpark would accomplish anything? If you want a cola bid for one. How would Putting out a number influence my decision? What will influence my decision is seeing May lines. That was the problem with April colas. The schedules were basically normal.

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Originally Posted by RickGassko (Post 3021733)

^^ I second this. Is there any reason they don’t give us some kind of ballpark of what they need?

Because they don’t even know what they need.

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Originally Posted by TurboFanMan (Post 3022116)

Because they don’t even know what they need.

Yup. That 700ish number was on that day.

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Originally Posted by pilot124 (Post 3021725)

I just want to say that as a new hire, despite everything that’s going on in the industry, I’m very thankful to be a part of a pilot group where people are making decisions off what they think is best for that of the whole. I’m a commuter... and I just want to say, it means a lot. Thank you.

So where was the delay in May line bidding announced? I didn't see anything in Comply or email from union. When is it delayed until?

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Originally Posted by Xdashdriver (Post 3023742)

So where was the delay in May line bidding announced? I didn't see anything in Comply or email from union. When is it delayed until?

If you aren’t signed up with textcaster, I would do that. It’s the only info I’ve received about it.

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Due to cont'd May Sched uncertainty, bidding will be delayed. Please standby for more info as we work thru details w/company.