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01-08-2026 | 09:09 AM
#291
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I think it’s funny even the mods on here are always ****ting on us in our own threads 😆
01-08-2026 | 09:14 AM
#292
At your mom's house
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: cpt 737
Not a chance in hell. The FAA process alone would take longer, and then we would need to "Southwest" them and completely modify every single procedure because we think we know a better way. In addition, I think what people don't realize about WB flying is the logistics involved. The passengers are the easy part; it's everything else you need in place to make the operation worthwhile. Heck, we would need to train our ground crews on completely new machines, loading techniques, and software; establish larger cargo and food and beverage contracts; work our pilot and fa contracts to accept them; change our gates; and on and on and on.
Flying them is easy; making them profitable and successful is another animal altogether.
Flying them is easy; making them profitable and successful is another animal altogether.
I wouldn't think they'd announce WB and then say "ok, lets get started ".
allegiant got the 757 up and running in 1 yr.
I'd hope SW would through some resources at it if they wanted to get it done.
As for procedures etc... I have no hope. If anything slows them down or fails all together it will be that department.
The level of BS that comes out of there is mind blowing.
01-08-2026 | 10:13 AM
#293
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2017
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I hear what youre saying, but who says SW hasn't been doing all of this already in preparation?
I wouldn't think they'd announce WB and then say "ok, lets get started ".
allegiant got the 757 up and running in 1 yr.
I'd hope SW would through some resources at it if they wanted to get it done.
As for procedures etc... I have no hope. If anything slows them down or fails all together it will be that department.
The level of BS that comes out of there is mind blowing.
I wouldn't think they'd announce WB and then say "ok, lets get started ".
allegiant got the 757 up and running in 1 yr.
I'd hope SW would through some resources at it if they wanted to get it done.
As for procedures etc... I have no hope. If anything slows them down or fails all together it will be that department.
The level of BS that comes out of there is mind blowing.
01-08-2026 | 10:47 AM
#294
Viral
Joined: Jan 2025
Posts: 132
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From: The Congo
321 XLR does not have the range to connect many of our bases to EU. My bet is on 787…but what do I know.
This place is changing. You can t stay relevant in 2026 by only flying to LBB. At least they got that.
They got a few rallies scheduled next months. We should know more by then.
This place is changing. You can t stay relevant in 2026 by only flying to LBB. At least they got that.
They got a few rallies scheduled next months. We should know more by then.
01-08-2026 | 01:47 PM
#295
At your mom's house
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: cpt 737
01-08-2026 | 01:48 PM
#296
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2017
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There’s often some truth to many of the rumors and the 787 rumors have been extensive.
01-10-2026 | 10:21 AM
#297
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Joined: Apr 2020
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From: 737 FO
As an old guy I will tell you if you have more than 5000TT with the prerequisites and you're not getting interviews or offers, it's not your logbook.
01-19-2026 | 10:32 AM
#298
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Joined: Feb 2020
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Timeline
What is the current new hire timeline from:
- interview date, to
- CJO, to
- class date being offered, to
- first day?
Thank you.
- interview date, to
- CJO, to
- class date being offered, to
- first day?
Thank you.
01-19-2026 | 11:20 AM
#299
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,696
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Had a get the interview end of Sept. Interviewed mid-Oct. Heard back 1.5 weeks later. Started class 6 weeks later. So bout 2.5 mos from invite to class.
01-19-2026 | 01:12 PM
#300
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Anyone else have a recent timeline they can share? Wondering whether the timeline may have accelerated as hiring ramps up, or maybe even slowed as the schoolhouse fills up. TIA.
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