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nene	10-24-2022 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucflash (Post 3519285)

Are pilots who live in the existing bases and want to continue to live in the existing bases generally against new bases (for fear of diluting the flying)? Yes. Are some of those people influential in SSC and LECs? I think it’s fair to say yes.

DALPA and the company negotiated for an experiment to try a MCO satellite base on our last contract with a whole lot of stipulations to placate those worried about flying dilution. Before the experiment could even be tried, the whining was so loud from existing bases that DALPA informed the company that it cancelled the "experiment" before it even could happen.

LeeFXDWG

10-25-2022 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Fitzgerald (Post 3519199)

Well, it hasn't always been no. Shuttle did a short lived experiment in PDX, mid 90's. When they ran short on reserves in PDX, they forced SEA reserves to cover PDX. It didn't work out so well. Since then, the answer to satellite bases has been no, for good reason. The company didn't want to have realistic expectations on how to cover flying--or to pay for the convenience.

I remember that now. I think that was the one test that validated the position held prior to it and since.

Only a full standalone base will be allowed for the reason you cited and more.

Side note, the company was pushing for PBS long before it came to be in the post 9/11 world and BK carnage. Our answer was we will consider it……answer no.

And here we are. PBS is here to stay.

BlueScholar

10-25-2022 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nene (Post 3519314)

The company is shifting flying from the coastal commuter bases to the more popular interior hubs with zero complaints so far, so if you concentrate the flying and then dilute it to “normal” levels, what’s the difference?

WarEagle28

10-30-2022 12:43 PM

737 MCO/TPA/LAS…too much growth, it would be reasonable decision. 15 Nov or earlier

idlethrust

10-30-2022 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nene (Post 3519314)

Pilots Whining?
who ever heard of such a thing lol 😂

WarEagle28

10-30-2022 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by idlethrust (Post 3523313)

Pilots Whining?
who ever heard of such a thing lol 😂

lol… Pilots whining just means they are alive and not dead

clearskys

10-30-2022 07:18 PM

I know its not a done deal but would MCO base be senior for FO and Capt?

xDarkwingx

10-30-2022 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by clearskys (Post 3523454)

I know its not a done deal but would MCO base be senior for FO and Capt?

Yes. Likely to be Senior IMHO

JohnDough

10-31-2022 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by clearskys (Post 3523454)

I know its not a done deal but would MCO base be senior for FO and Capt?

Most junior Captain probably 1999-2005 hire.
Most junior FO probably 2015 -2019 hire.

Locke

10-31-2022 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDough (Post 3523633)

Most junior Captain probably 1999-2005 hire.
Most junior FO probably 2015 -2019 hire.

what’s your best guess for either LAS or PHX?

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