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07-01-2020, 06:53 AM
#91
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
There’s no doubt that the LTD shenanigans and revelation is going to have a significant impact on ExTO takers. In my opinion it will drive away more people from that program than the amount it will drive towards the VSP, but let’s be realistic....it WILL drive more pilots towards VSP which is a good thing.
In the long term, the more that take VSP is better for each individual pilot that stays. ExTO helps the in the short term, but won't improve you seniority since as flying comes back, so will pilots that are above you (depending on where you fall on list). More VSP means more hiring and upgrading.
07-01-2020, 08:41 AM
#92
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
There’s no doubt that the LTD shenanigans and revelation is going to have a significant impact on ExTO takers. In my opinion it will drive away more people from that program than the amount it will drive towards the VSP, but let’s be realistic....it WILL drive more pilots towards VSP which is a good thing.
07-01-2020, 10:11 AM
#93
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Originally Posted by Grumpyaviator
It wasn’t realistic to think the underwriter would support double-dipping. The choice now is take ExTO (if you can hold it) and get surgeries, etc done at 55tfp while preserving the sick bank or don’t take it and collect LTD. Or you go out on VSP and get your procedure done via insurance and collect 67tfp.
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07-01-2020, 12:25 PM
#94
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
I wonder if the new revelation about LTD while on ExTO will derail the program participation. Hope not.
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07-01-2020, 08:55 PM
#95
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Originally Posted by flensr
It's kind of fixed, sorta. According to SWA email coverage is back to 95TFP baseline but they didn't mention the premium increase. Compromises... Still, if the LTD premium is your go/no-go decision point for EXTO, then maybe you should just come to work instead.
07-02-2020, 05:27 AM
#96
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Originally Posted by flensr
It's kind of fixed, sorta. According to SWA email coverage is back to 95TFP baseline but they didn't mention the premium increase. Compromises... Still, if the LTD premium is your go/no-go decision point for EXTO, then maybe you should just come to work instead.
07-02-2020, 10:38 AM
#97
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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
i can understand the increased premium. With all that free time, how many are going to take up sky diving, BASE jumping, mushrooms...name your risky activity that a pilot can’t otherwise participate in.
I was thinking more along the lines of copious amounts of cocaine and dating strippers, but I guess to each their own.
07-02-2020, 12:04 PM
#98
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Originally Posted by e6bpilot
I was thinking more along the lines of copious amounts of cocaine and dating strippers, but I guess to each their own.
You’re dreaming.
But it could make you the king of the trailer park!! That’s almost as good.
07-02-2020, 05:28 PM
#100
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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
i can understand the increased premium. With all that free time, how many are going to take up sky diving, BASE jumping, mushrooms...name your risky activity that a pilot can’t otherwise participate in.
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