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CincoDeMayo 05-02-2026 05:10 AM


Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 4030490)
The worst part is probably no paycheck on 15th which is for work thaf has already been performed. It isn’t right all around.

And that’s the premium check; so all the extra pilots were working in Jan, trying to keep the place going. Is there any word if they have funds set aside for pay?

mudpie 05-02-2026 05:16 AM


Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 4030490)
The worst part is probably no paycheck on 15th which is for work thaf has already been performed. It isn’t right all around.

Hoping the right thing is done and at least cut checks for work performed.

nitefr8dog 05-02-2026 05:34 AM


Originally Posted by emergencyexit (Post 4030489)
Have some empathy you silly guy. Stranded as in if I didn’t get a hotel on my own, I’m still waiting for a hotel assignment.

Well thats a bit foolish. Get a room, get some sleep and start polishing your resume like you should have two years ago.

nitefr8dog 05-02-2026 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo (Post 4030494)
And that’s the premium check; so all the extra pilots were working in Jan, trying to keep the place going. Is there any word if they have funds set aside for pay?

My airline owed me 3 weeks back pay and 2 weeks vacation. I got a ck 8 years later for $108 (thats one hundred eight dollars) from the bankruptcy payout.
You are just another creditor now behind all the banks that loaned the money and are required to be paid first. In the eyes of the court, your tiny losses are miniscule.

nitefr8dog 05-02-2026 05:43 AM


Originally Posted by emergencyexit (Post 4030448)
Tucking (with an F) unbelievable… literally stranded crews in airports all over the country. This sh!t should be in headlines, not “poor passengers”. 8,000 jobs lost overnight and hundreds stranded without hotels, in airports, on their own to find a place to sleep. While all these schmucks have millions in bonuses? They should be publicly shamed.

my flight was cancelled, in an outstation, after midnight. Even though the email came out “scheduling will accommodate crews” from Dave Davis — bullsh!t. All lies. Still waiting for a place to sleep. Can’t get a hotel for tonight, because tonight is technically tomorrow — after midnight.

You have to know by history, this is standard practice right? SchedulIng is long gone because they are not being paid either. Get out your credit card and pay for a room and get some sleep then go home or get on a flight and go home now. You are an adult you are not stranded.

BlueSkies 05-02-2026 05:55 AM

This really sucks and hope all NK employees find new jobs. I was really hoping you all would pull through on this one, I know some great pilots from NK.


Originally Posted by nitefr8dog (Post 4030516)
You have to know by history, this is standard practice right? SchedulIng is long gone because they are not being paid either. Get out your credit card and pay for a room and get some sleep then go home or get on a flight and go home now. You are an adult you are not stranded.

It still sucks, and it still counts as being stranded by the Co. even if he can pull out the cc and book his own room. I think he's earned the right to complain about being left high and dry after midnight even if you know that's what happens in these situations.

Mozam 05-02-2026 06:22 AM


Originally Posted by nitefr8dog (Post 4030505)
Well thats a bit foolish. Get a room, get some sleep and start polishing your resume like you should have two years ago.


How is the view from up there? You seem to think very grandiose of yourself. Typical of a narcissist, not able to show empathy.

Round Luggage 05-02-2026 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by emergencyexit (Post 4030448)
… literally stranded crews in airports all over the country. This sh!t should be in headlines, not “poor passengers”.

Bros still on brand.

william142 05-02-2026 07:09 AM


Originally Posted by nitefr8dog (Post 4030505)
Well thats a bit foolish. Get a room, get some sleep and start polishing your resume like you should have two years ago.

100% here, this unfortunately was going to happen, the war just made it happen a little sooner, what was it 3 or 4 months ago they were a day or two from shutting down and only a last second deal kept the airline alive. Sucks for those left but lots of people saw the writing on the wall and jumped ship over last 2 years.

Hotel Kilo 05-02-2026 07:35 AM


Originally Posted by william142 (Post 4030546)
100% here, this unfortunately was going to happen, the war just made it happen a little sooner, what was it 3 or 4 months ago they were a day or two from shutting down and only a last second deal kept the airline alive. Sucks for those left but lots of people saw the writing on the wall and jumped ship over last 2 years.

Creditors can pull their marker whenever they want. Fuel could have been a nickle a gal, wouldn't have mattered, when they decide they want their money, you have to pay one way or the other.

This is a management failure. Pure and simple.

Which spring boards me into the next statement - your company does not care about you. Every airline pilot should understand this. Unfortunately this lesson keeps getting re-learned the hard way.

I'm truly feeling bad about you all at NK. No doubt, you guys are a quality group of pilots and your coworkers have been getting hoovered up at the big 3 + SWA. Get your apps out (should have been out already) dust off the suit, get your interview swagger back and get out there and present yourself. This is a life changing event, rise to it and get yourself moving again. We're all pulling for you guys.


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