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Old 04-13-2019 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosa Nostra
SWA is a far more superior airline, I'm sure the JB pilots would agree to this right?
Relax dude, everyone knows the S word is only used during SLI hearings
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Old 04-13-2019 | 01:05 PM
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Wait is that word “scab?” Too soon? LOL

I just flew with a captain that checked every jumpseater against the master list. Had a separate one for the Tran.

The last one on was stowing his bags and I mentioned “he’s like 24 and with Compass. I doubt he’s on the list.”

Good times!

There is also always someone dumber, slower, and weaker too.
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Old 04-13-2019 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bitatasg
If you live in BOS or NYC, then JB. Anywhere else, SWA.


A lot of wasted typing when the answer was in the third post. I'd probably add Miami though.


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Old 04-13-2019 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RJSAviator76
9/11 - no furloughs at Southwest. Profit Sharing paid.

Great Recession - no furloughs at Southwest. Profit Sharing paid.

AirTran merger and parking 88 aircraft - all pilots kept, no furloughs, Profit Sharing paid.

79 Classics parked virtually overnight - no furloughs. Profit Sharing Paid.

34 planes temporarily grounded?



Lol. I love you Zap but, this is pretty spot on. I know you had a tough go at it but lighten up dude.
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Old 04-13-2019 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
Relax dude, everyone knows the S word is only used during SLI hearings

oh yea ...
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Old 04-14-2019 | 03:46 AM
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So being part of the world best airline is more important than command upgrade and domiciles! And I agree .. being part of the winning team is very important ... what else ...
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Old 04-14-2019 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by donpizmeov2
So being part of the world best airline is more important than command upgrade and domiciles! And I agree .. being part of the winning team is very important ... what else ...
Upgrade is a tricky topic for a SWA/JB comparison. Both upgrade times are highly dependent on growth, and a much smaller pilot group at JB can easily lead to a faster upgrade with fewer actual bodies being added. However, if the economy tanks or one or both of SWA/JB stop growing, the upgrades will stagnate rapidly. At least SWA will eventually have some retirements ramp up, but I don’t see retirement numbers on the JB overview page.

So again unless you live in NYC/BOS/FLL areas, SWA is the answer.
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Old 04-14-2019 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Peacock
Upgrade is a tricky topic for a SWA/JB comparison. Both upgrade times are highly dependent on growth, and a much smaller pilot group at JB can easily lead to a faster upgrade with fewer actual bodies being added. However, if the economy tanks or one or both of SWA/JB stop growing, the upgrades will stagnate rapidly. At least SWA will eventually have some retirements ramp up, but I don’t see retirement numbers on the JB overview page.

So again unless you live in NYC/BOS/FLL areas, SWA is the answer.
Probably pretty close percentage wise in terms of retirement numbers. Both groups are pretty young now.
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Old 04-14-2019 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Peacock
Upgrade is a tricky topic for a SWA/JB comparison. Both upgrade times are highly dependent on growth, and a much smaller pilot group at JB can easily lead to a faster upgrade with fewer actual bodies being added. However, if the economy tanks or one or both of SWA/JB stop growing, the upgrades will stagnate rapidly. At least SWA will eventually have some retirements ramp up, but I don’t see retirement numbers on the JB overview page.

So again unless you live in NYC/BOS/FLL areas, SWA is the answer.
Yes I agree SWA is the answer ... till you are an FO. Once you get CP be ready to commute from OAK or BWI ...if you want ... or refuse you upgrade!
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Old 04-14-2019 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by n606tw
Yes I agree SWA is the answer ... till you are an FO. Once you get CP be ready to commute from OAK or BWI ...if you want ... or refuse you upgrade!
Which airline doesn’t have a junior base? If anything SWA is much more balanced than other airlines in terms of base seniority. And “refuse your upgrade” is a weird way to put it. You can list exactly the order of base and seat preference you want to bid.
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