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08-25-2015 | 02:06 PM
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and why the heck does JA talk to us like we are idiots. like we're kids. "wear your alpa pins" f yu.
08-25-2015 | 09:26 PM
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Frontier's Franke Sees Consolidation in the Future of Low-Cost Carriers - WSJ
Worth a read, and likely gives at least a minor sigh of relief for pilots on both lists, temporarily anyway. Then again, I can't help but think of the first lesson I was taught in this business..."you can tell when they're lying, their lips will be moving".
Worth a read, and likely gives at least a minor sigh of relief for pilots on both lists, temporarily anyway. Then again, I can't help but think of the first lesson I was taught in this business..."you can tell when they're lying, their lips will be moving".
Many industry observers have speculated that Frontier and Spirit would make good merger partners because of their similar business models, complementary networks and friendly management teams. Mr. Franke stoked speculation in January when he said at an aviation conference that there is room for consolidation among U.S. low-cost carriers.
He reiterated that point earlier this month. “I do believe there will be additional consolidation” among a group of airlines that includes Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue Airways Corp., Alaska Air Group Inc. and Virgin America Inc., he said.
Spirit said in a statement: “We are focused on native growth and we have no plans for merging with any other airline.”
Mr. Franke agreed that a Spirit-Frontier merger isn’t imminent. “Right now they both have a fairly aggressive independent position,” he said. “While we obviously know Spirit management well…there hasn’t really been any formal discussion about the combination of the two airlines.”
Mr. Biffle, Frontier’s president, was blunter: “We have spent zero effort” on consolidation.
He reiterated that point earlier this month. “I do believe there will be additional consolidation” among a group of airlines that includes Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue Airways Corp., Alaska Air Group Inc. and Virgin America Inc., he said.
Spirit said in a statement: “We are focused on native growth and we have no plans for merging with any other airline.”
Mr. Franke agreed that a Spirit-Frontier merger isn’t imminent. “Right now they both have a fairly aggressive independent position,” he said. “While we obviously know Spirit management well…there hasn’t really been any formal discussion about the combination of the two airlines.”
Mr. Biffle, Frontier’s president, was blunter: “We have spent zero effort” on consolidation.
08-25-2015 | 09:44 PM
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From: A320 CA
Does anyone have the key to cracking the open time code. I'm not senior enough to get a good line in FLL. Nor senior enough to modify it in initial open time. After months of disappointment in open time I changed from bidding on my iPad to using a pc both had hi speed internet connection. Was in the waiting room and started hitting the keys at 12 noon. Final result, 13 requests, hours later 13 denials. What am I doing wrong?
08-25-2015 | 10:13 PM
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From: Right Seat, BOHICA Clipper
Quick question for current NK pilots, could you provide some bullet point answers regarding your QOL?
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
08-26-2015 | 01:57 AM
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Quick question for current NK pilots, could you provide some bullet point answers regarding your QOL?
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
Avg days off 15/74 hrs of credit (there are some credit boosting opportunities)
Mostly good hotels (no HOJOs) locations are debatable
Scheduling issues... Hmmm, depends on the month and your luck I guess
I have yet to have a problem with the CPO
08-26-2015 | 01:59 AM
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Does anyone have the key to cracking the open time code. I'm not senior enough to get a good line in FLL. Nor senior enough to modify it in initial open time. After months of disappointment in open time I changed from bidding on my iPad to using a pc both had hi speed internet connection. Was in the waiting room and started hitting the keys at 12 noon. Final result, 13 requests, hours later 13 denials. What am I doing wrong?
08-26-2015 | 03:15 AM
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Does anyone have the key to cracking the open time code. I'm not senior enough to get a good line in FLL. Nor senior enough to modify it in initial open time. After months of disappointment in open time I changed from bidding on my iPad to using a pc both had hi speed internet connection. Was in the waiting room and started hitting the keys at 12 noon. Final result, 13 requests, hours later 13 denials. What am I doing wrong?
08-26-2015 | 04:13 AM
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Quick question for current NK pilots, could you provide some bullet point answers regarding your QOL?
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
-Hard line or PBS
-Ballpark avg days off/credit
-commuter policy?
-quality of overnight hotels, Howard Johnson or SPG?
-scheduling issues? ie, JM's, EX's "fly it, grieve it later" attitude??
-support/culture in CP's office?
Thanks for taking the time...
- JMs are voluntary
- Not a "fly it and grieve it later" culture from what I've seen in my 2+ years here
I think that covers everything that hasn't already been answered.
08-26-2015 | 06:48 AM
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From: A319/321 FO
Does anyone have the key to cracking the open time code. I'm not senior enough to get a good line in FLL. Nor senior enough to modify it in initial open time. After months of disappointment in open time I changed from bidding on my iPad to using a pc both had hi speed internet connection. Was in the waiting room and started hitting the keys at 12 noon. Final result, 13 requests, hours later 13 denials. What am I doing wrong?
If you aren't willing to fill out an NCC then please don't bother posting here about this issue again.
08-26-2015 | 07:03 AM
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The MEC can file a grievance anytime they want. You think they aren't aware that DOT is not automated? What does your NCC do? Nothing but notify the MEC you have an issue. Did you contact your supervisor prior to filing your NCC?
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