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Old 09-03-2015, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Metal Slug View Post
De-hub ACY and open up ATL, here it comes.
Is there enough gate space in ATL for Spirit to expand in a big way?
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:32 PM
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Why ATL? Why not MEM, STL, PIT or some other under served airport?
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Green Giant View Post
Why ATL? Why not MEM, STL, PIT or some other under served airport?

Talked to bendo and he said they are gearing up to launch our SuperHub in Phoenix this fall.


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Old 09-03-2015, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs View Post
From everything I am hearing, (legitimate sources) we are not giving up any language and you should expect a nice increase in hourly rates as well as retirement etc. I am hearing we should see a TA relatively soon.

Lets hope its all true (I am hearing we may "give up" the 29 in 7" block language). I know a lot of guys wanted this anyway and if its the case, I applaud our N/C negotiating something for it rather than just give it away so guys here can just pick up and have off 8 days a month, lol
you ain't seeing a contract ANY time soon brother and or sister...Legitimate sources? Are you JUST giving us THE TIP????

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Old 09-04-2015, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs View Post
From everything I am hearing, (legitimate sources) we are not giving up any language and you should expect a nice increase in hourly rates as well as retirement etc. I am hearing we should see a TA relatively soon.

Lets hope its all true (I am hearing we may "give up" the 29 in 7" block language). I know a lot of guys wanted this anyway and if its the case, I applaud our N/C negotiating something for it rather than just give it away so guys here can just pick up and have off 8 days a month, lol
29/7 is probably 90% of my transition conflicts. How many less pilots do they have to hire and upgrade if they get a major productivity increase like 29/7? The guys that dislike it because it prevents them from picking up every now and then have no idea the protection they are getting from it.
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Old 09-04-2015, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Green Giant View Post
Why ATL? Why not MEM, STL, PIT or some other under served airport?
Those airports would suck as a crew base, everyone based there would have to commute somewhere else to start their trips since we don't serve any of those cities.
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Old 09-04-2015, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Metal Slug View Post
If you work here, it is probably because you could not get hired at a "Big 4" airline in the first place. (Cue "denial & impotent rage", whatever.)

Well, in my case the big guys weren't hiring. When they started, I didn't want to start over. Why are you here? </impotent rage>
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Old 09-04-2015, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Fetzervalve View Post
Is there enough gate space in ATL for Spirit to expand in a big way?
We operate a "Hub" (really just a base) out of Chicago, while utilizing only 2.5 gates. We could pretty much put a base anywhere. Doesn't mean it works well, but we could do it. We really don't run a Hub-and-Spoke type operation quite yet. Very few connections across the system, but growing.
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Old 09-04-2015, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyingOkra View Post
We operate a "Hub" (really just a base) out of Chicago, while utilizing only 2.5 gates. We could pretty much put a base anywhere. Doesn't mean it works well, but we could do it. We really don't run a Hub-and-Spoke type operation quite yet. Very few connections across the system, but growing.
I'm thinking the "meltdown" and lack of reserves are making them rethink our bases? We have a lot of bases for such a small airline. Bases require Reserves.

Clearly i have no idea how to run an airline, I assume more bases equals the need for more total crews etc? just thinking out loud
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Old 09-04-2015, 08:49 AM
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Where the hell is my "significant progress has been made but a substantial gap remains". "We made it clear that we won't be undervalued". Update?!!!!


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