AirTran cancelling classes

[Lear70]

I don't know PCL... if ANA or Korean, etc opened up a U.S. base and gave a schedule with 14 days off a month and did DECA hiring like ANA is doing right now, I'd go and wouldn't look back.

It's not that I don't like airTran, I do (or rather the crews and flying), but the asian carriers are pretty much the last vestige of "upscale" flying left on the planet and I'd like to experience working in that kind of environment.

God knows it's not going to happen flying for a U.S. carrier and the "greyhound of the skies" experience it has become.

 

[dispatchguy]

Back to the original question again,

They also canceled the hiring of 2 dispatchers, and saying that they were planning at least through the summer of not filling those positions, and just using overtime and spreading the workload to the remaining dispatch sectors.

 

[Ty Webb]

Um, yeah, that's what matters. I can't think of a single one of our pilots that has left for a foreign carrier. Living in the sand in Dubai doesn't appeal to too many people.

We have had three go to Emirates that I know of (2 were Captains, not sure about the third). We had one 737 CA go to Spice Jet in India, but his wife's family is there. At least one retiree went to India . . . , And, no, it wasn't Dave McK . . . . although I am sure some would think that to be some serious karma at work.

 

[instructordude]

I don't know PCL... if ANA or Korean, etc opened up a U.S. base and gave a schedule with 14 days off a month and did DECA hiring like ANA is doing right now, I'd go and wouldn't look back.

It's not that I don't like airTran, I do (or rather the crews and flying), but the asian carriers are pretty much the last vestige of "upscale" flying left on the planet and I'd like to experience working in that kind of environment.

God knows it's not going to happen flying for a U.S. carrier and the "greyhound of the skies" experience it has become.

I bet there are a lot of other benefits by going Asian, kinda like the Asian Persuasion! I don't know if I would ever come back with all of the "Me love you long time Instructordude!"

 

[CoolSidePillow]

I bet there are a lot of other benefits by going Asian, kinda like the Asian Persuasion! I don't know if I would ever come back with all of the "Me love you long time Instructordude!"

Not you again. Your mother should have aborted you last month. You are the poster dork for planned parenthood.

On the lighter side of the news . . .
I like women who wear those black leather boots to work. It gives me the tinglies in the stick and pouch.

 

[regionaltard]

I bet there are a lot of other benefits by going Asian, kinda like the Asian Persuasion! I don't know if I would ever come back with all of the "Me love you long time Instructordude!"

You'd better be careful. I hear that they're starting to crack down on Americans going over there to get it on with underage boys.

 

[Eagle757shark]

On another note. Today Sunday 3/30/08, Delta began non-stop service to China. Both Anderson and Bastian, CEO and President cancelled their planned trip to travel with the Governor and Atlanta business delegates. They cancelled their trip because of the new merger discussions with Northwest. The talks seem to be very serious and they may be going forward without an agreement between the pilots. I believe AirTran's current CEO knows this merger may be imminent and may be preparing AirTran for the upcoming consolidation. I believe April 2008 will be the most interesting month in our aviation careers. If these airline executives hope to get their business deals done under this current administration, this is the month to start in order to have time to get it done before a possible change in administrations. Stay tuned!

 

[ATLplt]

On another note. Today Sunday 3/30/08, Delta began non-stop service to China. Both Anderson and Bastian, CEO and President cancelled their planned trip to travel with the Governor and Atlanta business delegates. They cancelled their trip because of the new merger discussions with Northwest. The talks seem to be very serious and they may be going forward without an agreement between the pilots. I believe AirTran's current CEO knows this merger may be imminent and may be preparing AirTran for the upcoming consolidation. I believe April 2008 will be the most interesting month in our aviation careers. If these airline executives hope to get their business deals done under this current administration, this is the month to start in order to have time to get it done before a possible change in administrations. Stay tuned!

Postpone a few deliveries, maximize cash reserves, and prepare to sieze any and all oppourtunities that come our way. At least that's what I HOPE will happen. The next few months will be interesting for sure. So far so good...the paycheck hasn't bounced yet.

 

[Eagle757shark]

Postpone a few deliveries, maximize cash reserves, and prepare to sieze any and all oppourtunities that come our way. At least that's what I HOPE will happen. The next few months will be interesting for sure. So far so good...the paycheck hasn't bounced yet.

Looks like the casualties of this business have begun. Aloha will shut down tomorrow, March 31, 2008 their schedule service.

 

[Ticker]

You'd better be careful. I hear that they're starting to crack down on Americans going over there to get it on with underage boys.

ROFLMFAO!!!!!:laugh:

 

[Pocono Pilot]

You meant to say muncher right?

OMG! U really are such a slut. LOL

 

[flygirlqt]

OMG! U really are such a slut. LOL

Ms. d0uche, the remark was directed reference Hilary. It had nothing to do with your personal sexual preference.

 

[737 Pylt]

You'd better be careful. I hear that they're starting to crack down on Americans going over there to get it on with underage boys.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Speaking from experience??
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
737

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

If you have the appropriate type rating(s), you can get hired directly by KAL. They will base you in any N. American location where they fly twice a week or more.

Cathay Pacific also has N. American basing for their freighter pilots.

cliff
YIP