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FLYBOYMATTHEW 08-04-2019 06:24 PM

What's this have to do with the stock price again?

Deathwish 08-04-2019 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2864813)
I said suck it up if they are odd. And some of the pilots I’ve been told are on that list are just that. It’s their only infraction. Weird pilots shouldn’t be on the same list as dangerous pilots or major A holes and that’s what I was getting at.

And when I say A holes I don’t mean someone that shares a technique or counsels you about following SOP.

I think that’s why the creator(s) of the list took the multi-tier approach.

Halon1211 08-04-2019 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by FLYBOYMATTHEW (Post 2864879)
What's this have to do with the stock price again?

Our shareholders got a hold of this list and that’s why it plunged 24%

Skydreams14 08-04-2019 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by GrumpyCaptain (Post 2864084)
Guys in the list at my old airline. They were terrifying to fly with and their personality made you want to punch them or cry.

Not sure the guys “on the list” at spirit are truly that bad? Just not as awesome as the other 99% maybe. I personally never put someone on my no fly list. I would even assume these listers aren’t on many no fly lists either.

If there was a list for Fo's i know i would be on it because i make captains cry after every trip because they can't punch me lol :)

Skydreams14 08-04-2019 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 2863981)
Every airline has those. At Republic there was a captain whom the company actually asked to switch bases because so many FOs in his current base had him on their Do Not Fly list. The union protected his job too. I don't get it.

I call that winning if he stayed in the base and got pay protected for the canceled flights lol :D

TurboFan 08-04-2019 09:25 PM

There are multiple lists. I've seen screenshots of at least 3. I suspect these are mostly personal lists that someone has shared with a friend, who shared with another pilot, who shared to a chat somewhere...and now they've gone "viral". Having seen a few different lists, I can tell you one thing; almost all the names are the same. This isn't a coincidence.

Wanna see the "list"? Just go into FLICA and look at the FO open time. You'll see lots of sweet trips with the same names always attached to them. Almost every time I see a decent trip in DOT, I know why it's there. A quick click and check of the CA and I'd say 90% of the time my suspicions are confirmed.

I know the names, and I always give these pilots a chance; not once have I added someone to my no fly without actually flying with them. That being said, I've never been given bad info either...it's been my experience most of the warnings from others were valid.

Here's a novel idea...if your name is appearing on lists, you're always flying with RSV FO's, and pro-standards has talked to you 10 times...maybe stop being a **** to fly with. List or no list, FO's know who you are. Problem is I suspect most of these people don't care. As a matter of fact, I've literally had a few of these pilots tell me that FO's don't like them while we were on a trip. :rolleyes:

All that being said, it's important to state that those pilots are in an extreme minority here. With the exception of a few bad apples, this is the best group of pilots I've ever had the pleasure of flying with. Hopefully Pro Standards starts taking more aggressive action on the names that keep coming across their desk over and over... until then, people talk.

Cyio 08-05-2019 07:52 AM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2864069)
Or folks could put their big boy pants on. It’s work not a sorority. Are the folks making these lists the same ones that got their parents to talk to the principal and have their class changed bc the teacher was mean.

I’m not saying certain captains can’t conduct themselves better but life is full of bad teachers, horrible bosses, and annoying coworkers. You suck it up. At least that’s what I was taught and I’m a millennial.

This is a dangerous attitude to have. If someone is unsafe or makes the working conditions such that it become a distraction, these people need to be dealt with. Every airline has a list and in my experience, it is typically about 75% accurate. Some get on them for something stupid or someones feelings are hurt, but usually, everyone has the same group of Captains, so there is something to it.

There is zero reason to be an ******* in this job. If you cant offer constructive criticism or guidance without being a douche, that is a you problem, not a we problem. Go learn how to properly interact with your fellow employees.

If you are offended that a list exists, you may very well be the type that is on it. Hell, if I knew I was on said list, I would work damn hard on myself to figure out how I can improve my social skills, that's what "putting on your big boy pants is all about".

king10pin02 08-05-2019 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Skydreams14 (Post 2864900)
I call that winning if he stayed in the base and got pay protected for the canceled flights lol :D

they had no pay protection when that capt, AF, was told to change bases....

Av viii 08-05-2019 09:38 AM

Who gives a S.....
It’s not a captains job to be liked. In fact, before this “feelings” revolution it was actually expected (and taught) Captains would “be friendly, but not familiar”.

I’ve been in flight decks now where the other guy expects me to act like his fraternity brother. That we are there to “have fun”. Well, I don’t agree with that. Just imagine some of these CVR’s playing on a 24 hr news loop. What would your families say?

Some of you younger guys will be captains soon enough. Then you’ll have to balance being friendly and hurting someones feelings because what they did was not SOP or professional. We can enjoy ourselves and keep the job safe. But I’m not there to be your friend.

CLRtoPush 08-05-2019 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by Av viii (Post 2865082)
Who gives a S.....
It’s not a captains job to be liked. In fact, before this “feelings” revolution it was actually expected (and taught) Captains would “be friendly, but not familiar”.

I’ve been in flight decks now where the other guy expects me to act like his fraternity brother. That we are there to “have fun”. Well, I don’t agree with that. Just imagine some of these CVR’s playing on a 24 hr news loop. What would your families say?

Some of you younger guys will be captains soon enough. Then you’ll have to balance being friendly and hurting someones feelings because what they did was not SOP or professional. We can enjoy ourselves and keep the job safe. But I’m not there to be your friend.

Bro is mad he made the list.

Av viii 08-05-2019 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by CLRtoPush (Post 2865087)
Bro is mad he made the list.

No, bro, I’m not on this list but captains have their own list of f#sticks Fo who are better suited to be a bartender than a airline pilot.

CLRtoPush 08-05-2019 10:56 AM

[QUOTE=Av viii;2865092]No, bro, I’m not on this list but captains have their own list of f#sticks Fo who are better suited to be a bartender than a airline pilot.[/QUOTE

Come on bro; your English grammar skills are lining up pretty close to several asshat FLL captains. You’re on the list.

8JRMfortheyear 08-05-2019 04:21 PM


Originally Posted by TurboFan (Post 2864914)
There are multiple lists. I've seen screenshots of at least 3. I suspect these are mostly personal lists that someone has shared with a friend, who shared with another pilot, who shared to a chat somewhere...and now they've gone "viral". Having seen a few different lists, I can tell you one thing; almost all the names are the same. This isn't a coincidence.

Wanna see the "list"? Just go into FLICA and look at the FO open time. You'll see lots of sweet trips with the same names always attached to them. Almost every time I see a decent trip in DOT, I know why it's there. A quick click and check of the CA and I'd say 90% of the time my suspicions are confirmed.

I know the names, and I always give these pilots a chance; not once have I added someone to my no fly without actually flying with them. That being said, I've never been given bad info either...it's been my experience most of the warnings from others were valid.

Here's a novel idea...if your name is appearing on lists, you're always flying with RSV FO's, and pro-standards has talked to you 10 times...maybe stop being a **** to fly with. List or no list, FO's know who you are. Problem is I suspect most of these people don't care. As a matter of fact, I've literally had a few of these pilots tell me that FO's don't like them while we were on a trip. :rolleyes:

All that being said, it's important to state that those pilots are in an extreme minority here. With the exception of a few bad apples, this is the best group of pilots I've ever had the pleasure of flying with. Hopefully Pro Standards starts taking more aggressive action on the names that keep coming across their desk over and over... until then, people talk.


This right here..! Well said

8JRMfortheyear 08-05-2019 04:24 PM

[QUOTE=CLRtoPush;2865107]

Originally Posted by Av viii (Post 2865092)
No, bro, I’m not on this list but captains have their own list of f#sticks Fo who are better suited to be a bartender than a airline pilot.[/QUOTE

Come on bro; your English grammar skills are lining up pretty close to several asshat FLL captains. You’re on the list.


Avviii, DM me your name to make sure i drop the trip if youre in it.

Skydreams14 08-05-2019 04:44 PM

[QUOTE=8JRMfortheyear;2865278]

Originally Posted by CLRtoPush (Post 2865107)


Avviii, DM me your name to make sure i drop the trip if youre in it.

Please drop it if its a mjb overnight :D Im still wait for one in the DOT

Flightcap 08-06-2019 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by Av viii (Post 2865082)
Who gives a S.....
It’s not a captains job to be liked. In fact, before this “feelings” revolution it was actually expected (and taught) Captains would “be friendly, but not familiar”.

I’ve been in flight decks now where the other guy expects me to act like his fraternity brother. That we are there to “have fun”. Well, I don’t agree with that. Just imagine some of these CVR’s playing on a 24 hr news loop. What would your families say?

Some of you younger guys will be captains soon enough. Then you’ll have to balance being friendly and hurting someones feelings because what they did was not SOP or professional. We can enjoy ourselves and keep the job safe. But I’m not there to be your friend.

If you're not on a lot of folks' No Fly, you will be soon....there is a right way and a wrong way to counsel an FO.

I don't think any FO worth their salt takes offense to being counseled and mentored. That's what a good captain is supposed to do. However, some captains simply do a terrible job of it. And some captains don't bother following SOP themselves, instead relying on their own slapstick version that they've made up over years of disregarding the books. Those are the truly dangerous types.

Saying that is more based on experiences at my last airline than at this one. In my year on property I have yet to fly with someone that I wanted to put on a No Fly list. The group overall is outstanding. There's always that small percentage.

FlyGuy2002 08-06-2019 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by Av viii (Post 2865082)
Who gives a S.....
It’s not a captains job to be liked. In fact, before this “feelings” revolution it was actually expected (and taught) Captains would “be friendly, but not familiar”.

I’ve been in flight decks now where the other guy expects me to act like his fraternity brother. That we are there to “have fun”. Well, I don’t agree with that. Just imagine some of these CVR’s playing on a 24 hr news loop. What would your families say?

Some of you younger guys will be captains soon enough. Then you’ll have to balance being friendly and hurting someones feelings because what they did was not SOP or professional. We can enjoy ourselves and keep the job safe. But I’m not there to be your friend.


Since when does a captain get to dictate how much cologne someone wears? Or the captain that shows up 10 prior to push because he takes a separate van time and expects you to have everything done? Or the captain that wants to watch you show your ID to the gate agent to verify that your ID was checked before getting on the aircraft? And said captain takes both straps in cockpit for
Their bag and makes you put yours in the overhead bin in the back? That’s a GOD complex and hence why they are on a ‘list’ the very reason a list exists is Because of this behavior

LetACYDieFTW 08-06-2019 10:35 AM

Captain CRM aint there to make his crew comfortable. me me me

FlyGuy2002 08-06-2019 10:40 AM

I agree .. these captains show up and say look at ‘me me me’ . It’s crazy the narcissism they have

Omniscient 08-06-2019 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by FlyGuy2002 (Post 2865776)
Since when does a captain get to dictate how much cologne someone wears? Or the captain that shows up 10 prior to push because he takes a separate van time and expects you to have everything done? Or the captain that wants to watch you show your ID to the gate agent to verify that your ID was checked before getting on the aircraft? And said captain takes both straps in cockpit for
Their bag and makes you put yours in the overhead bin in the back? That’s a GOD complex and hence why they are on a ‘list’ the very reason a list exists is Because of this behavior

Haha..the straps...I remember being a brand new FO and a certain CA told me that her bag would be strapped in on the jumpseat straps because she wants to have access to her things in flight without having to reach behind her. This was back when the EMK was up front so I could not place my bag in the corner behind me, so I had to strap my bag behind hers.

I remember thinking "the one thing I have as an FO is the more accessible bag storage, and she just took that away from me too"

FlyGuy2002 08-06-2019 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by Omniscient (Post 2865798)
Haha..the straps...I remember being a brand new FO and a certain CA told me that her bag would be strapped in on the jumpseat straps because she wants to have access to her things in flight without having to reach behind her. This was back when the EMK was up front so I could not place my bag in the corner behind me, so I had to strap my bag behind hers.

I remember thinking "the one thing I have as an FO is the more accessible bag storage, and she just took that away from me too"

Funny thing is I omitted ‘her’ from that . But you knew exactly who this person is I’m
Guessing. Who cares about you as long as she can reach her ham sandwich .. haha. Thankfully we have very few at this airline . But we have some real doozies .

Halon1211 08-06-2019 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by FlyGuy2002 (Post 2865776)
Since when does a captain get to dictate how much cologne someone wears? Or the captain that shows up 10 prior to push because he takes a separate van time and expects you to have everything done? Or the captain that wants to watch you show your ID to the gate agent to verify that your ID was checked before getting on the aircraft? And said captain takes both straps in cockpit for
Their bag and makes you put yours in the overhead bin in the back? That’s a GOD complex and hence why they are on a ‘list’ the very reason a list exists is Because of this behavior

Next time you should tell that captain you’re going to watch the gate agent check his ID after he watches you to make sure you are both who y’all say you are.

Omniscient 08-06-2019 04:34 PM


Originally Posted by Halon1211 (Post 2866038)
Next time you should tell that captain you’re going to watch the gate agent check his ID after he watches you to make sure you are both who y’all say you are.

Who said it was a “he?”

Halon1211 08-06-2019 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by Omniscient (Post 2866076)
Who said it was a “he?”

“That person” I mean

Poser765 08-06-2019 05:15 PM


Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 2865718)
If you're not on a lot of folks' No Fly, you will be soon....there is a right way and a wrong way to counsel an FO.

I don't think any FO worth their salt takes offense to being counseled and mentored. That's what a good captain is supposed to do. However, some captains simply do a terrible job of it. And some captains don't bother following SOP themselves, instead relying on their own slapstick version that they've made up over years of disregarding the books. Those are the truly dangerous types.

Saying that is more based on experiences at my last airline than at this one. In my year on property I have yet to fly with someone that I wanted to put on a No Fly list. The group overall is outstanding. There's always that small percentage.

I just saw the list the other day and noticed I’d just flown with someone on it. Person was a little more paranoid flying around thunderstorms than I thought they needed to be but oh well. No other complaints.

Qotsaautopilot 08-06-2019 06:38 PM


Originally Posted by FlyGuy2002 (Post 2865776)
Since when does a captain get to dictate how much cologne someone wears? Or the captain that shows up 10 prior to push because he takes a separate van time and expects you to have everything done? Or the captain that wants to watch you show your ID to the gate agent to verify that your ID was checked before getting on the aircraft? And said captain takes both straps in cockpit for
Their bag and makes you put yours in the overhead bin in the back? That’s a GOD complex and hence why they are on a ‘list’ the very reason a list exists is Because of this behavior

There are several pilots in both seats in FLL that wear entirely too much cologne. With one FO it actually makes it hard to breathe. It’s work not a club, leave your cologne at home. Btw, while a bit odd the captain you mention that is on the list is a good pilot and knows the airplane well and on top of that a pretty nice guy. Not the best representative for spirit but I would have no problem flying with him again.

And for the other ones you describe how does any of those behaviors warrant a no fly. Probably not the best of our co workers but seriously all that stuff seems pretty tolerable.

Omniscient 08-06-2019 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2866151)
There are several pilots in both seats in FLL that wear entirely too much cologne. With one FO it actually makes it hard to breathe. It’s work not a club, leave your cologne at home. Btw, while a bit odd the captain you mention that is on the list is a good pilot and knows the airplane well and on top of that a pretty nice guy. Not the best representative for spirit but I would have no problem flying with him again.

And for the other ones you describe how does any of those behaviors warrant a no fly. Probably not the best of our co workers but seriously all that stuff seems pretty tolerable.


No offense but I’m getting a big “birds of a feather, flock together” vibe here. I can’t think of one time I have ever been bothered with cologne from a pilot or FA.

How can you excuse some of the notorious actions of our worst as being “tolerable” but if someone wears cologne, they should “leave it at home, it’s not a club”

“Take your cologne off,” “put your big boy pants on,” etc.....great attitude

Qotsaautopilot 08-06-2019 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by Omniscient (Post 2866177)
No offense but I’m getting a big “birds of a feather, flock together” vibe here. I can’t think of one time I have ever been bothered with cologne from a pilot or FA.

How can you excuse some of the notorious actions of our worst as being “tolerable” but if someone wears cologne, they should “leave it at home, it’s not a club”

“Take your cologne off,” “put your big boy pants on,” etc.....great attitude

I was never bothered by any cologne until I flew with this one guy and he was in open time a bit last month so I’m guessing others have noticed. It’s a full on fume event. It’s distracting.

I guy having verifying the agent checks your ID ridiculous but it’s not going to ruin my day. I’ve never flown with this character though.

Someone telling me to put my bag in the back and I’ll laugh as I strap it to the jumpseat. Other option is you laugh it off as you take your bag to the back. Either way shouldn’t ruin your day.

Lakeaffect 08-07-2019 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2866190)
Either way shouldn’t ruin your day.

Unless it’s a no fly list or too much cologne. Sorry couldn’t resist:D

RemoveB4flght 08-08-2019 08:01 AM

Speaking of stock price... when the market sinks, SAVE leads the way... when the market trends up SAVE stays flat

Sniper66 08-08-2019 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by RemoveB4flght (Post 2867004)
Speaking of stock price... when the market sinks, SAVE leads the way... when the market trends up SAVE stays flat

58 by October
Or a buy out offer sooner

Packrat 08-10-2019 07:45 AM


Originally Posted by Skydreams14 (Post 2864899)
If there was a list for Fo's i know i would be on it because i make captains cry after every trip because they can't punch me lol :)

Where I worked Captains couldn't have a "no fly" list. F/Os could. Captain lines were awarded first and if your choice was with one on your list you would default to your next choice.

There was an F/O who was a notorious PIA. Someone discovered he hadn't changed his original Company computer login. Captains were going in and putting themselves on his no fly list.

Eventually, someone junior got his preferred line. When the Company checked there were something like 40 Captains on his no fly list. The funny thing was, he didn't put any of them on there.

Qotsaautopilot 08-10-2019 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by Sniper66 (Post 2867049)
58 by October
Or a buy out offer sooner

I’m losing my shirt on it right now. Maybe it’s time to double down

FLYBOYMATTHEW 08-10-2019 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by Sniper66 (Post 2867049)
58 by October
Or a buy out offer sooner

I wish I was holding VA mid-March 2016.

Sniper66 08-12-2019 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2868249)
I’m losing my shirt on it right now. Maybe it’s time to double down



jetblue will buy spirit
Or spirit will buy frontier



Is my guess

Tranquility 08-12-2019 04:31 PM


Originally Posted by Sniper66 (Post 2869153)
jetblue will buy spirit
Or spirit will buy frontier



Is my guess

My bet is neither. If there is to be a joining of hands, it will be a merger, and not a direct buyout. And our fiancé is Frontier.....

MCDUmanipulator 08-13-2019 05:49 PM

Below $39 today

Sniper66 08-14-2019 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by MCDUmanipulator (Post 2869848)
Below $39 today





Word is out at WS
Save is a Buy out target
They also have some cash which is attractive to a future buyer of Save


58 per share offer and the board will decide

Qotsaautopilot 08-14-2019 07:32 AM


Originally Posted by Sniper66 (Post 2870026)
Word is out at WS
Save is a Buy out target
They also have some cash which is attractive to a future buyer of Save


58 per share offer and the board will decide

“Word is out”??? These things get negotiated over months. Not happening.

Sniper66 08-14-2019 07:36 AM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 2870034)
“Word is out”??? These things get negotiated over months. Not happening.



Word is out
SAVE is a target for a take over
Not a done deal

It will take a year minimum for the offer if any
to be accepted by the BOD of Save


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