Did ASA make a mistake furloughing?
03-17-2009, 07:13 AM
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it is bad if your one of the 80. Einstein!
Obviously, you haven't been furloughed before!
Originally Posted by FlyASA
I do appreciate his open door policy a lot. We do have good management at ASA. I truly believe that BH, SH, and CT, and the rest of the guys and girls in management did everything they could to avoid a furlough. These are tough times and cuts had to be made and 80 isn't that bad of a number compared to some of the other regionals.
03-17-2009, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Wannabe
Obviously, you haven't been furloughed before!
03-17-2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by surreal1221
Sure would be nice to have my job back. . .
Especially after I get word that Skywest is far more overstaffed than 80 pilots and they haven't dropped the furlough word - yet.
What a mess.
Especially after I get word that Skywest is far more overstaffed than 80 pilots and they haven't dropped the furlough word - yet.
What a mess.
Just curious, do you know this for a fact or did you just read this on a message board?
03-17-2009, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by atlmsl
These 900's from the factory have already been awarded. Therefore they are already included in the scope count. So after all 10 are at ASA, and any others at Pinnacle and Mesaba, then DAL will be at the allowed max. The only way ASA could receive more 900's (under current scope) is if they are taken from another carrier (much like the ones received were slated for Mesaba). This could probably go both ways and ASA lose 900's too. Smarter people feel free to correct.
Originally Posted by FlyASA
I think someone would have to do a 3 for 1 swap to steal the -900s away from us. I hope the DCI shuffle doesn't turn into that, though I'm sure Delta would love it.....
03-17-2009, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip7
ASA 900s are under contract. Not going anywhere unless we have a Mesa-like freefall. If there's any more 900 flip flopping will most likely involve Comair's 900s. (They already lost one to Mesaba)
03-18-2009, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by atlmsl
What are the contract terms for them? I don't remember hearing any numbers other than the 20 200's gone next spring.
I really hope we can find a home for at least 10 of the -200s because then we will have the same net number of aircraft. It would be nice if we could find a home for all 20 because then we would need about 100 extra pilots to staff the 10 additional aircraft in the fleet.
In this economy I doubt we'll find a home for any of them, which will mean we will be overstaffed by 100 more pilots. That'll probably mean more furloughs.
03-18-2009, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyASA
In this economy I doubt we'll find a home for any of them, which will mean we will be overstaffed by 100 more pilots. That'll probably mean more furloughs.
03-18-2009, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyASA
I really hope we can find a home for at least 10 of the -200s because then we will have the same net number of aircraft. It would be nice if we could find a home for all 20 because then we would need about 100 extra pilots to staff the 10 additional aircraft in the fleet.
You're right, its highly unlikely we will find a new home for the 200s unless one thing happens. As bad as it sounds, our only hope is to have another regional airline fail and we take over with our extra planes. Best and only case scenario.
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