...well, if they don't have the pilots to staff the flights...

 

From the rumor I heard that is one of the reasons why. i heard from someone pretty high up ALPA, which unfortunatly represents both companies. And just because Mesa may focus on US Air and United, doesn't mean we are getting more flying. i.e. Knowing Delta they'd give us Mesa's 14 90s in exchange for 50 of our 90s. ha

 

just wondering if anyone else had heard this with more facts to back it up. Cause I have no real facts

 

[quote=TristarJS30;310592]I just read on Epic that we lost our RSW hotel in Feb. Now granted, the hotel had some problems... no free internet, no local restaurants (besides the ones in the hotel), no discounts on food (or anything) at the hotel. But either way, it was a really nice place to spend time laying in the sun by the pool with a beer (or two).

But, I was there within the past few weeks and the crew and I were picked up at the airport by the hotel manager. She told us she had been doing this for a week or so because a previous Comair crew had been so rude and nasty to the driver and front desk staff over the above mentioned lack of discounts.

She said the crew belittled the staff saying (and I quote from the manager) "This is no way to treat an airline crew... Don't you know we're flight crew?" "I don't give a F%*# what the contract says, we deserve discounts on the food for staying at the hotel..." Manager said it resorted to a childish argument.

Anyway, my reason for posting this is why do some people (not just Comair, but mostly so) feel they are God's gift? Why do some people feel the need to be high-and-mighty and belittle people that aren't pilots? I just don't get it? Thanks to these people we lost staying at a very nice place.

It's not just the hotel.. its almost everywhere. None of the rampers or gate agents want to talk to you for fear (or hatred) that we are one of the ****ed off old bastards. I go out of my way to smile and say hi to everyone I come into contact with. I also know that morale at Comair sucks, I'm not drinking any kool-aide. I realize its bad and is probably going to get worse before it gets better. I just don't see the need to take it out on everyone else and **** and moan about it? My life is too full of its own problems as it is to worry about this *******. Sure I can, and sometimes do, complain just like everyone else, but I try to be positive. Sometimes my sarcasm is taken as bitterness, I guess I can see that. I just try to do my job and go home, and enjoy myself while I'm there.

Ok.. sorry. Rants over now. Boy that feels good.



This really disappoints me. I am always embarrassed when I'm with a crew that gives the van driver an earfull for making us wait 10 minutes (it's usually not his/her fault!). I try to apologize after the other two have made their way inside the hotel, etc. These people are just trying to earn a living like you and me, and for many, it's probably the second job they've worked that day (especially the night shift). While I don't think anyone on this board is guilty of this, show these people a little respect and act like the professionals we are supposed to be--even if we're not paid like it. Oh, and tip your van driver for goodness sake!

 

You mean 50 of our 50s? So according to this rumor is Mesa(Freedom) planning on completely getting out of Delta Connection or just getting rid of the 90s?

 

CptRyn,

This is great news! My sources have told me this as well. I actually heard it might be 10 total choppers, with 5 going to LGA. 4 would do Manhattan runs and the fifth would shuttle stranded Delta/Comair pax between JFK and LGA for a nominal fee.
The other rumor I've heard is Comair is going to get into the sight-seeing/sky diving business. The "Academy" would be moving it's campus to Las Vegas where they would conduct "city rides" out of KLAS. This will allow students to build the flight time necessary to apply for OTHER regionals while gaining invaluable Class B experience. Students with a private or a commercial cert. would be eligible, except the private pilots would work for free.
The future is bright!

 

I've heard United has about had it with Mesa, so it may be too little too late on Mesa's part......Might have even read that on this board!

 

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Woo Hoo, I survived the first round of cuts!!!!!! Boy they were quick! 1st guy got let loose on Tuesday after his shift. Had to turn in his badges and pack up his stuff. He's still employed for 30 more days and gets pay, but due to the "critical nature" of the position, they don't want disgruntled employees around for 30 days to possibly create havoc. 2nd position was a volunteer, since he interviewed and accepted a new possition up in Supply Chain. Now if I coud hear back about the ASAP job I interviewed for, I'll be golden!

 

God, I hope this is a joke!