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Schedule Reductions
Via SWOL. Not any surprise of course.
Team, This week there have been a number of mainline carriers, including United, who have announced schedule reductions in April. These adjustments are largely being driven by uncertainty with demand related to COVID-19. As you know, the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is currently low in the U.S. and we are implementing changes that will continue to keep you and all those on our aircraft safe. We also want to keep you informed about what we are expecting for our upcoming schedules. We have been reviewing schedules with our partners and expect to see a slight block hour reduction compared to what was originally planned. This reduction is largely targeting off-peak flights and banks that typically have the lowest demand. As you’re aware, April is generally a reduction over March’s peak schedules, and these changes are just slightly more reduced than we had originally scheduled. We expect that some flight schedule changes will be visible soon. The health and safety of our people and passengers is our top priority. We continue working closely with our partners as well as the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization to monitor the virus and to ensure the continued safety of our people and passengers. We’ve created a section of SkyWest Online to make it easier to see the latest updates on this issue. I want to thank you all for the work you are doing every day to take care of customers. We will continue to share updates as new information is available; keep an eye on SkyWest Online and for bulletins or other communication from your department leaders. Thanks, Chip |
Enjoy the lower credit hours and extra time off. I’m sure some will even complain about that though!
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I just noticed I had a carry on pairing into April that had legs canceled. At least there’s pay protections
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Originally Posted by Simpsons
(Post 2991461)
I just noticed I had a carry on pairing into April that had legs canceled. At least there’s pay protections
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Originally Posted by Utah
(Post 2991503)
Maybe my sarcasm meter is broken. You're not pay protected at this point for April flying.
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This is a small industry, do not take words from company and post them online.
Talk about this in your own words. Maybe state an opinion. |
Originally Posted by captive apple
(Post 2991592)
This is a small industry, do not take words from company and post them online.
Talk about this in your own words. Maybe state an opinion. |
Originally Posted by Simpsons
(Post 2991520)
Well that’s a kick in the balls. We wouldn’t be pay protected for an awarded pairing?
those days you were scheduled to fly in April are now open for different trips or for days off. Just as those hours would have counted towards your 75 hour guarantee in April. At the end of april there will be no net difference in your pay between flying those days instead of any newly scheduled ones from the next PBS run. |
Originally Posted by captive apple
(Post 2991592)
This is a small industry, do not take words from company and post them online.
Talk about this in your own words. Maybe state an opinion. |
Originally Posted by GearUpHeadDown
(Post 2991599)
Might even be a PPM violation?
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Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
(Post 2991875)
My opinion is that you are delusional. Stop talking.
The coronavirus has already sent stock markets into convulsions, rattled supply chains and forced companies to dust off emergency response plans. Stocks plunged again on Thursday, with the S&P 500 falling more than 3 percent. But the abrupt decline in global air travel suggests that the economic impacts of the outbreak may be entering a more disruptive phase. It has been almost 20 years since the aviation industry faced such an existential threat. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, global air travel plummeted, and it took years for airlines to fully recover. Today there are worries that the coronavirus could have a similarly disastrous impact. |
Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2991973)
He Is. And then there’s this so plan for the long term..
The coronavirus has already sent stock markets into convulsions, rattled supply chains and forced companies to dust off emergency response plans. Stocks plunged again on Thursday, with the S&P 500 falling more than 3 percent. But the abrupt decline in global air travel suggests that the economic impacts of the outbreak may be entering a more disruptive phase. It has been almost 20 years since the aviation industry faced such an existential threat. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, global air travel plummeted, and it took years for airlines to fully recover. Today there are worries that the coronavirus could have a similarly disastrous impact. |
Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2991973)
He Is. And then there’s this so plan for the long term..
The coronavirus has already sent stock markets into convulsions, rattled supply chains and forced companies to dust off emergency response plans. Stocks plunged again on Thursday, with the S&P 500 falling more than 3 percent. But the abrupt decline in global air travel suggests that the economic impacts of the outbreak may be entering a more disruptive phase. It has been almost 20 years since the aviation industry faced such an existential threat. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, global air travel plummeted, and it took years for airlines to fully recover. Today there are worries that the coronavirus could have a similarly disastrous impact. |
Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
(Post 2992145)
I personally choose to be more optimistic, but the unfortunate reality is that the history doesn’t lie. What you’re saying could be a complete right-wing conspiracy type theory or it could be what happens. But you put it best: Plan for the long term.
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Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2993708)
Always helps to plan for the worst and not need it than be caught off guard when the worst happens
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I wonder what that “Drop this pairing” button does in sked+...?
It has never worked in the past but maybe it’ll work next month. |
Originally Posted by Rodger Wilco
(Post 2995697)
I wonder what that “Drop this pairing” button does in sked+...?
It has never worked in the past but maybe it’ll work next month. Soon. |
Originally Posted by Rodger Wilco
(Post 2995697)
I wonder what that “Drop this pairing” button does in sked+...?
It has never worked in the past but maybe it’ll work next month. If projections are right, almost half the pollution is likely to get hit. Including, shock, pilots...who are out with the masses. I’d hazard to say more than 50% will get it |
Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2995761)
Ha ha. Not a hope. Has anyone factored in how many pilots are about to get sick, some seriously??
If projections are right, almost half the pollution is likely to get hit. Including, shock, pilots...who are out with the masses. I’d hazard to say more than 50% will get it |
I've got 3 hours of user time banked. Should be enough to cover me for corona virus right?
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He's right, depending on how quickly it spreads a very large chunk of pilots could be out at once.
If you have it with minor symptoms, you still don't get to come to work. Imagine the press release, pilot from x company knew he had the virus and elected to fly around the country. |
If there is one thing you can count on is that pilots will come to work sick. I've seen it multiple times. They're either worried about their reliability number, pay, or answering the question on an app about how many days they've missed. And remember, once you get above 3-4 days missed in a year you are ineligible for work in the training department.
And the FAs are worse. |
Originally Posted by Utah
(Post 2995939)
If there is one thing you can count on is that pilots will come to work sick. I've seen it multiple times. They're either worried about their reliability number, pay, or answering the question on an app about how many days they've missed. And remember, once you get above 3-4 days missed in a year you are ineligible for work in the training department.
And the FAs are worse. |
Originally Posted by gojo
(Post 2995974)
mare you talking about days missed in a year, or trips?
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Next rumor - all future new hire classes postponed. No more interviews.
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Originally Posted by Utah
(Post 2996015)
Next rumor - all future new hire classes postponed. No more interviews.
Perhaps SkyWest is positioning themselves to be at the top of pilot numbers and able to take on contracts when the majors actually pick up again? |
Originally Posted by jpso
(Post 2995898)
I've got 3 hours of user time banked. Should be enough to cover me for corona virus right?
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Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
(Post 2995702)
I have been graced with the satisfaction of using that button.
Soon. However, if you’re not smarten up and plan for the worst. |
Originally Posted by trip
(Post 2996149)
Don't sweat it, you can apply for LOA, unpaid of course.
Hopefully we can link any illness to a previous passenger, otherwise we're not pay protected. Of course, that passenger actually has to be screened and release all necessary info to get that information back to us to qualify. Seems as though we're not pay protected if we get infected while dead heading, walking through terminals, riding in hotel vans/taxi cabs, or staying at a hotel; maybe I just read the email the wrong way? |
Originally Posted by sn00p
(Post 2996176)
Sure you’re talking in jest.
However, if you’re not smarten up and plan for the worst. |
Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
(Post 2996189)
Oh absolutely in jest. If anyone isn’t putting money away, now is the time to start. Hopefully this turns out to be a distant memory but always plan for the worst.
Regardless, hoping for the best for everyone at each airline and workforce. |
They are opening up April vacations to be self cancelable.
Are they thinking a lot of us are going to be out sick... |
Just had an update to my skedplus. My last trip for March is now pending. In the past this meant I was being displaced for an IOE trip. I’m thinking this is more a schedule reduction thing. Pending on skedplus has always meant pay protected in the past though.
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Originally Posted by shrsailplanes
(Post 2996459)
Just had an update to my skedplus. My last trip for March is now pending. In the past this meant I was being displaced for an IOE trip. I’m thinking this is more a schedule reduction thing. Pending on skedplus has always meant pay protected in the past though.
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Originally Posted by PilotBrandon07
(Post 2996500)
I would imagine it would be a standard displacement. If all flights were cancelled you would be put on cancellation reserve and if just some flights were cancelled you'd be reflowed. The partners have already committed for all March flying so they're paying for it might as well let it fly.
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Originally Posted by PilotBrandon07
(Post 2996500)
I would imagine it would be a standard displacement. If all flights were cancelled you would be put on cancellation reserve and if just some flights were cancelled you'd be reflowed. The partners have already committed for all March flying so they're paying for it might as well let it fly.
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Originally Posted by shrsailplanes
(Post 2996459)
Just had an update to my skedplus. My last trip for March is now pending. In the past this meant I was being displaced for an IOE trip. I’m thinking this is more a schedule reduction thing. Pending on skedplus has always meant pay protected in the past though.
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Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2996510)
Skywest is in a bad place given its position of relying on AA,DL,AK, UA....all hurting big time and about to get worse for 6 months or more. There is no way any airline is escaping the inevitable.
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Originally Posted by domino
(Post 2996510)
Skywest is in a bad place given its position of relying on AA,DL,AK, UA....all hurting big time and about to get worse for 6 months or more. There is no way any airline is escaping the inevitable.
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All this bickering and trying to figure out what the future holds. Having worked through 9/11. Just be glad you have a job. That pays $50 a hr to start. Back them. We were all getting $19-24 a hour and blessed just to have a flying job.. hunker down. And don't get picky if your job hunting...
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