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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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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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Equity Stake for DAL/NWA pilots...pls define
First of all thanks to the pilots of DAL/NWA who have given me rides in the past while commuting. As for my questions, it pertains to the "equity stake" given to the pilots of NWA/DAL. 1. What were the percentages and any explanation as to why the differences in "equity stakes"? 2. What... -
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Changes at K & S 737 Type School? Pls confirm
I heard changes had occurred at K & S Aviation in PHX. They provide 737 types and use to do ground training and sim training in PHX. I heard the sim has moved and now after the ground school, students must fly (don't know if it is at their own expense or not) to SEA or somewhere else for 737... -
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Southwest announces four new routes from Newark
Southwest announces four new routes from Newark By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY A Southwest Airlines 737 at a gate at Long Island's MacArthur Airport near Islip, N.Y. CAPTION By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY Southwest Airlines will beef up its presence in Newark Liberty this summer... -
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Snowball Express (children of military fallen heroes) says thks to American Airline
There are a lot of negatives stories on airlines, their employees and all things associated with a profession many of us are involved in. When something good occurs, it should be touted repeatedly. Forgive me for getting on my soapbox but a huge thanks is owed to American Airlines for their... -
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Brightscope Rates SWAPA 401K Plan 3rd Best in US
Ranking Reveals 30 Best 401(k) Plans BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Despite the rough economic landscape of recent years, and the volatility, many of the nation's top companies remain committed, and competitive, with their 401(k) plan offerings. BrightScope, a provider of independent retirement plan... -
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AAI Gate arrangement in ATL
For my AAI friends, There are 32 AAI in ATL. What discussions or efforts have been made to take over on entire terminal at ATL vs. the current make up of having two terminals? I suspect AAI has tried but was wondering what limitations (if any are known) that would prevent future discussions... -
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Question on AAI Ops at Smaller airports
AAI flies to 30 more cities than SWA. The frequency on some of these flights are less than what is normally considered at SWA for minimum operations. Which cities have the fewest flights? Is there a cutoff of flights (minimum number) that warrant local subsidized funding of AAI operations to... -
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AAI Caribbean/Mexico Operations
In an effort to look post-SLI and final merger, some questions for my AAI cousins as well as your thoughts on the topics of Caribbean/Mexico operations. Since SWA hopes to dovetail and take advantage of your operations there, some basic questions? 1. Describe the amount of flying (# of... -
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SL6 Passes....-800 Approved by SWAPA pilots
The voting has closed on Side Letter 6: 737-800 and the results are in. The side letter passed 75.70 percent in favor, 24.30 percent opposed. 80% of the eligible voters voted. Lets move on to the next issue. Good news for new hires and future SWA pilots! -
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How Effective is the Bags Fly Free Program?
How Effective is the Bags Fly Free Program at Southwest? Still looking for the market share numbers for comparison from 3Q10 to previous quarters but found this article and its survey results interesting. ________ How Southwest Measures the Success of “Bags Fly Free” I spent last week at... -
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SWA Poolies - Hiring to Start
New Deal Means Growth—Including More Pilots and Flight Attendants Blog By: Mike Van de Ven on Sep 27, 2010 at 7:00am I'm sure you all are still buzzing from this morning's exciting news. I couldn't be more optimistic about the future of Southwest Airlines and the many... -
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Spirit contract unofficial results?
Posted on the LCC/National section 74% approve, 96% voted Any confirmation? Thoughts on impact to AAI, other ALPA carriers? -
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SWA Poolies (3)
Announcement from Laura Wright, SWA/CFO at BOA conference today. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Southwest Sees 'very Strong' June Revenue Growth You must login or register in order to recommend this. | Respond to Editor | Print By Christopher Hinton MarketWatch Pulse... -
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Summer Surcharge Fees from Major Domestic Carriers
Airfares had already shot up this summer, and now comes word of "surcharges" of up to $30 each way for "peak travel days." Almost every day this summer is considered "peak." Five airlines, including Fort Worth-based American, count 73 of 74 summer travel days as "peak," said Rick Seaney... -
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UPS Furloughs Begin This Weekend
http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/ups-begin-pilot-furloughs-weekend-0520 UPS Airlines will furlough 54 pilots Sunday and may cut around 250 additional pilots by year end, according to both the company and the Independent Pilots Assn. representing the cargo carrier's 2,800 pilots... -
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SWA Poolies (2)
Dear Poolies, SWA's Rapid Rewards program is very different than most; not done by miles but by segments flown. Fly a determined amount of round trip segments or one way segments=1 free Rapid Reward ticket (for General Lee that always goes to LBB or MAF ;)) Here is an article that... -
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Mother's Day Flowers = Support for Children of Military Fallen Heroes
Mother's Day is a week from Sunday and many of you will be purchasing flowers for your mothers. Please consider using the Snowball Express website to order your flowers at the following website. Snowball Express brings children of military fallen heroes who have lost a parent since 9/11... -
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Mother's Day Flowers = Support for Children of Military Fallen Heroes
Mother's Day is a week from Sunday and many of you will be purchasing flowers for your mothers. Please consider using the Snowball Express website to order your flowers at the following website. Snowball Express brings children of military fallen heroes who have lost a parent since 9/11... -