Reserve rules and junior bases
#22
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Position: E175
Posts: 16
I’ve calculated it would be around 4 years. Of course, I know all this possibly changes with the jet blue merger. But is that realistic?
#23
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 348
I’m sure this question been asked a million times already. But I’m a new hire looking to start sept 5th. What would a realistic upgrade time for me being in IAH.
I’ve calculated it would be around 4 years. Of course, I know all this possibly changes with the jet blue merger. But is that realistic?
I’ve calculated it would be around 4 years. Of course, I know all this possibly changes with the jet blue merger. But is that realistic?
#24
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 67
I’m sure this question been asked a million times already. But I’m a new hire looking to start sept 5th. What would a realistic upgrade time for me being in IAH.
I’ve calculated it would be around 4 years. Of course, I know all this possibly changes with the jet blue merger. But is that realistic?
I’ve calculated it would be around 4 years. Of course, I know all this possibly changes with the jet blue merger. But is that realistic?
Also another consideration is how big IAH grows. Right now it's about 100/seat. Spirit seems to want to increase it a good amount and even does a good amount of Mx there too. Time will tell what jetblue's plan is with it.
Good luck
#25
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Joined APC: Nov 2022
Posts: 217
Something else worth considering is how many JetBlue pilots commute to Boston and New York that will then bid over to these Spirit bases and increase seniority in places like Texas while dropping seniority in places like Boston.
#28
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Joined APC: Nov 2019
Posts: 212
Nobody on this chat can answer your question regarding ACY. I think there has been one vacancy in the last 6 months. Regarding FLL I'd say 6-8 months but I'm too lazy to look it up.
#29
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Joined APC: Sep 2022
Posts: 393
that’s about right. Think 3-4 months of reserve. But buyer beware lcr isn’t that great. You’re the first used, get the left overs, worked more than scr and often don’t even credit minimum.
#30
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Joined APC: Dec 2022
Posts: 737
LCR is good if you can’t hold a line and commute. Not bc of our contract directly but just bc that’s how sport is choosing to use it. They have other options honestly but aren’t creative enough to use it better which would help them and us.