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Whining Trannies
Flown with several former AAI pilots.....all have been model SWA new hire attitude types. I expect nearly all but not all will be the same. SWA has 1%ers also. Very happy with the new crew members and thanks to all for bringing their "A"game to the cockpit. Look forward to meeting more like these.- chase
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SWA wants to fly from HOU to MEX and SouthAmerica
LA has multiple airports that fly internationally, Chicago also with MDW and ORD, NYC also. Competition is good. I wpredict that in 5 yrs SWA will have one of the terminals @ DFW (20+ gates with flights to MEX and Carib. The amendment will be changed again to allow this. Love will be... -
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IBT Tells USAPA "Uh....No Thanks"
Andy I have no dog in the fight but agree with your post 1000%. There are two types of folks, talkers and doers. Talkers will always complain but never engage. Doers will get involved but only time will tell if their "doing" makes an impact positively or negatively. Your fellow pilots should... -
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Kelly: SWA costs too high
Increases in productivity are tougher to obtain these days but so is finding oil that the US needs....creative solutions to these challenges are resulting in more and more resources being found. There are finite hours in a workday and finite calendar days but to say there can't be creative and... -
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Spirit Airlines takes a jab at American Airlines
My prediction, in 2-4 yrs SWA will be flying out of both DAL (new terminal) and out of 10+ gates @ DFW. Changes will occur in the "new" Wright Amendment to allow SWA to fly from DFW. AA & AAE will be shrinking due to C11 filing, there are already open gates in E, more will occur in A,B,C & D... -
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AA toxic culture
Pilots complaining about a "seniority system" is like a lifeguard complaining that they don't like to get wet. Please, can we put it to rest and move on to topics that has some point? Thinking outside the box is fine but one must also deal with reality and understand what the term futile... -
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Jumpseat and Politics
Slaquer5, My apologies if my comments offend you or come off as knowing more than you...I'm not a pro stds guy nor have I been one. I have spoken a lot to CPs, union reps, pro stds persons at SWA and other airlines about the topic. I have also seen the scenario I described up close and in... -
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Jumpseat and Politics
Fubi, I don't know what type of program your airline has but the following would surprise me if it isn't true: 1. Isolated incidents do get fixed by our Pro Stands and when necessary our CPs and I assume yours also. 2. The "true bad actors", less than 1%, know precisely where the line is and... -
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Jumpseat and Politics
shootr, There isn't a pro standards program out there in the industry that has "teeth"....consequences are not desired by unions/associations because "consequences"="punishments"; therefore it is all in the eyes of the beholder if the "teeth" wanted is really desired...I for one do. Pro Stands... -
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Savings for AAI Employees
AAI announced that beginning in Jan 2012, their healthcare premiums will go down 55% on average for the two plans their employees can choose from. I'm not privy to how they differ from SWA's plans but regardless, there is more $$ in their pockets. Additionally, under their current dental... -
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No LUV for Lesbian Love ?
They were removed for the vulgar language and aggressive tone they took with the crew. Multiple other pax complained and moved from their area. The fact they were lesbian was not relevant no more than if they were right or left handed. Their language was the culprit, not their sexual... -
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SWA Jumpseat Back to Normal Ops
This was posted at the end of the other thread referencing the "rumor" of the JS going away for awhile on SWA. Just in case folks don't wish to scroll to the end of the other thread, all is back to normal. Thanks to our fellow pilots for your patience and understanding while SWA worked... -
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SWA/AAI future?
SWA717, I agree with you. There will be bumps in the road no doubt. Past naysayers will be present naysayers. The future of the culture will depend on both groups working together and from the folks I know at both airlines, the vast majority come to work with good attitudes and treat our... -
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A Southwest pilot perspective
SWABubba With all due respect from a fellow SWA pilot, SWA did take gov funds after 911. Howev we also were the only airline to pay taxes on the money since we were the only ones making a profit. -
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My entire outlook on SWA has changed.
Thks. SWA isn't perfect; only one place is and it ain't an airline but that's another thread completely. We have our warts; we've let folks through the front door that we all scratch our head and wonder, WTFO! We disagree with management on a regular basis; headsets, scope, Section 6... -
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My entire outlook on SWA has changed.
Texman, Thanks. I recently moved into a house where my wife's sister and husband lives on one side; on the other side is a very nice couple with two kids but not related. I speak to my non-relative neighbors when we cross paths; I agreed to share the cost of building a fence. We talked... -
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My entire outlook on SWA has changed.
The culture of SWA is not fully represented by 20-30 posters (including myself) on here; 1. believe your eyes and ears when you jumpseat on SWA....are you treated better than other airlines or your own? When you travel with your family are the agents generally accommodating (bad experiences... -
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AT ALPA high road
I've had several of my AAI friends tell me the same thing. I wish the AAI MEC had chosen a different path for your members, it sounds like that is a similar wish among others at AAI now. To accomplish a negotiated settlement vs. arbitrated (not desired by any party), SWA has reached out and... -
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ALPA MEC tells Gary Kelly no thanks..again
It is dangerous to jump into internal union politics of other pilot unions; but in this case I urge every AAI pilot who wishes to see a negotiated settlement for an SLI, call your reps. I believe an extension will ensure them the best chance of getting on the SWA seniority list with the... -