Reserve/Lineholding/Widebodies at KDEN
02-20-2020, 01:43 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Brahma Fear
One shouldn’t have to take a bid to SFO, run the risk of getting stuck commuting for years just to upgrade. That base trade takes what would have been a vacancy in an actual seniority based bid. A vacancy that would have go to someone who actually has the seniority to hold DEN captain.
02-20-2020, 01:55 PM
#22
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Position: B-737 Captain
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If you see who is about to retire, you can work out a deal ($$) on a pre-retirement base trade to get that base you've always wanted.
Or if you get the inside scoop on a base closing, it's always prudent to base trade in. That way you get the go anywhere, to any seat "bumpity bump bump bump" baby.
YMMV.
We never had base trade at pre-merger UAL, other than for newhires. But I think I like it!!
Or if you get the inside scoop on a base closing, it's always prudent to base trade in. That way you get the go anywhere, to any seat "bumpity bump bump bump" baby.
YMMV.We never had base trade at pre-merger UAL, other than for newhires. But I think I like it!!
02-20-2020, 02:47 PM
#23
Guppy reserve EWR
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 501
Originally Posted by Brahma Fear
One shouldn’t have to take a bid to SFO, run the risk of getting stuck commuting for years just to upgrade. That base trade takes what would have been a vacancy in an actual seniority based bid. A vacancy that would have go to someone who actually has the seniority to hold DEN captain.
One doesn’t have to. You bid what is most important to you. For this guy, upgrade was more important. The base trade wasn’t a crazy coincidence and lucky.
02-20-2020, 02:48 PM
#24
Guppy reserve EWR
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 501
Originally Posted by guppie
If you see who is about to retire, you can work out a deal ($$) on a pre-retirement base trade to get that base you've always wanted.
Or if you get the inside scoop on a base closing, it's always prudent to base trade in. That way you get the go anywhere, to any seat "bumpity bump bump bump" baby.
YMMV.
We never had base trade at pre-merger UAL, other than for newhires. But I think I like it!!
Or if you get the inside scoop on a base closing, it's always prudent to base trade in. That way you get the go anywhere, to any seat "bumpity bump bump bump" baby.
YMMV.We never had base trade at pre-merger UAL, other than for newhires. But I think I like it!!
That would be quite a gamble being that base trades are seniority driven and someone more senior can scoop it up from under you.
02-20-2020, 05:23 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by webecheck
Come on man, drop the jealousy and be happy for the guy who was willing to take the risk. You could have the done the same, and if you're senior to 11600 that spot would have been yours and not his. If it's part of the contract, it's a legal means to an end.
02-20-2020, 06:36 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by Brahma Fear
Haha no jealousy. I did the same thing in my previous life. That doesn’t changed how I feel about base trades. I understand they are allowed. I’m still allowed to think they don’t honor seniority.
02-20-2020, 06:36 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by Brahma Fear
One shouldn’t have to take a bid to SFO, run the risk of getting stuck commuting for years just to upgrade. That base trade takes what would have been a vacancy in an actual seniority based bid. A vacancy that would have go to someone who actually has the seniority to hold DEN captain.
02-21-2020, 04:23 AM
#28
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Originally Posted by MasterOfPuppets
it didn’t take a vacancy spot....one in one out....
02-23-2020, 11:15 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by webecheck
Come on man, drop the jealousy and be happy for the guy who was willing to take the risk. You could have the done the same, and if you're senior to 11600 that spot would have been yours and not his. If it's part of the contract, it's a legal means to an end.
And....it could be a boon to those who get displaced.
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02-24-2020, 08:28 AM
#30
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Originally Posted by Hilltopper89
And....it could be a boon to those who get displaced.
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