With the new contract group 1 rate, getting more 190s would seem to make sense for the company...... Wish I knew the long term plan

Last I heard they are retiring the oldest 320's and refurbishing the 319's. Per the $2 bil capital investment announcement.

They are putting new hires on the 190.

except that they are paying many of the 190 pilots other aircraft rates anyway, because of the hire training churn, and pilots being held. At least 40 FOs are being held (almost a third, probably more than a third of those off seat lock), so the 2nd year pay isn't an issue.

Whats the time to upgrade in the 190?

I think it WAS about 8 months (*Yes, I said 8 months) and they still had unbid vacancies on it. Any LUS care to comment?

The April Bid had 6 190 CA vacancies we've been told.

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I'd say if it was a great or even good deal then it'd get filled....so it must not be a good deal.

What bases have the 190?

PHL or PHL. You can also bid over to PHL.

If I was a new hire I'd want the 190 for fastest QOL.

That is if you like PHL....