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04-05-2020, 12:31 PM
#111
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Originally Posted by TheOtherGuy25
I’m not sure what base you are in but where I’m at there is so much open time flying I’m not sure how we are even covering it, I am so far being used every reserve day at this point.
That obviously could change in May/June.
That obviously could change in May/June.
04-05-2020, 12:44 PM
#112
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
Really? I should check that out. SFO here, there is absolutely nothing in OT for more than a minute across our West Coast CRJ bases. I could go lie down on spot 7A in SFO and take a nap for a while without getting run over...
04-05-2020, 12:45 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
Someone had posted a picture on our FB page from some consulting companies website that used algorithms deriving data from the 9/11 and SARS demand reduction. Seemed to factor in adjustments for the greater drop in demand this time but also the fact that our economy is better this time.
The TLDR is this: SkyWest predicted at 1,700. Most regionals predicted out of business. Mainline pilot groups halved.
I personally think that’s a tad excessive, and the CARES act may change things substantially too.
The TLDR is this: SkyWest predicted at 1,700. Most regionals predicted out of business. Mainline pilot groups halved.
I personally think that’s a tad excessive, and the CARES act may change things substantially too.
04-05-2020, 02:45 PM
#114
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Originally Posted by TheOtherGuy25
I think I read elsewhere that DFW, ORD, LAX, SEA and a few others got dumped with a crazy bunch of open time. The latter two perhaps was just on the 175 but I can’t confirm that.
04-05-2020, 04:13 PM
#116
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Originally Posted by savedbythevnav
Someone had posted a picture on our FB page from some consulting companies website that used algorithms deriving data from the 9/11 and SARS demand reduction. Seemed to factor in adjustments for the greater drop in demand this time but also the fact that our economy is better this time.
The TLDR is this: SkyWest predicted at 1,700. Most regionals predicted out of business. Mainline pilot groups halved.
I personally think that’s a tad excessive, and the CARES act may change things substantially too.
The TLDR is this: SkyWest predicted at 1,700. Most regionals predicted out of business. Mainline pilot groups halved.
I personally think that’s a tad excessive, and the CARES act may change things substantially too.
04-06-2020, 12:41 PM
#117
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Originally Posted by bradthepilot
It was based on pontifications from Audrey's Aircraft Analysis, but of course picked the most pessimistic viewpoint and was done before the stimulus was passed. Now that it has passed, the same site has a much more optimistic outlook (link).
04-06-2020, 05:11 PM
#119
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Originally Posted by Sculprit
Early retirement is now an option....
Curious how many folk will opt for it.
Curious how many folk will opt for it.
04-06-2020, 06:39 PM
#120
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
DL dedicated only. But maybe I'm missing something -- there's literally no incentive. Right?
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