I guess it is a good thing my hire date was Nov 19th then!! WHEW

I love this forum.

So - let me this straight - attacking an airline that hasn't "yet" announced furloughs.

Seems like there is enough guys on the sideline just waiting to see some more guys hit the street. Impressive.

Who is attacking ASA?

I think he might be talking about my Airtran comment, not ASA. If anyone is offended, do not be. Just the first example that popped into my head.

As for the furlough/no furlough coverage, I am simply quoting what is in the contract. In no way do I believe this is a golden blanket that protects people. Management is going to do what they want, and then worry about the consequences later. The fact is, the management at ASA seems to be okay with having a large pilot group. They are staying ready in case any flying becomes available, and would like to keep their "Never Furloughed Anyone" statement in the lesson plan for Indoc Day 1.

That said, this is an unprecedented time in the airline industry. Who knows what will happen...?

To respond to the original question of the thread: There is a clause in the contract, yes.


...I just hope it doesn't come to testing whether or not it holds up.

I am praying it doesnt come to that....

SH is saying in recurrent that there will be no furloughs. And they just created CRJ FO positions equal to every ATR displacement, so that event won't result in layoffs. I think everybody will be working min guarantee come Fall, but we won't furlough.