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T3700

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Latest from the union:

Your union leadership met with Management at the NPA offices this morning. Steve Kolski and Klaus Goersch addressed the NPA Board of Directors, the Negotiating Committee and our professional consultants. Their primary message was a summary regarding the financial state of AirTran Airways.

Most significantly affecting the pilot group is the subject of pending furloughs. With record oil prices, AirTran Airways has been forced to greatly reduce its capacity. This reduction is expected to take effect in September. Such a reduction in capacity has led Management to conclude that furloughs are necessary. As of today, the NPA anticipates approximately 180 furloughs, with an official reduction in force notification due in a matter of days. This number could change according to several variables that are impacting our airline and industry on a daily basis. We are currently negotiating benefits and protections for the pilots affected by a furlough.

Additionally, Management has notified all employees of AirTran Airways regarding its need for temporary, short-term concessions, as part of the Company’s efforts to address the current industry crisis. Management has requested an 11% wage reduction for Captains and an 8% wage reduction for First Officers. The NPA leadership is currently reviewing Management’s request for concessions. Any letter of agreement involving wages concessions would be subject to member ratification. The NPA will keep you apprised as more information is made available.
 
Not really unexpected, unfortunately. The concessions are a little bit surprising, though. I figured they wouldn't have the balls to ask for that with our already horrible FO rates. Doesn't stand a chance in hell of passing memrat, though, so not really a big deal.
 
Not really unexpected, unfortunately. The concessions are a little bit surprising, though. I figured they wouldn't have the balls to ask for that with our already horrible FO rates. Doesn't stand a chance in hell of passing memrat, though, so not really a big deal.

....want to bet that beer now?
 
Most airlines hire til they furlough and furlough til they hire - not exclusive to the AirTran family.

I don't really see any pay concessions making even a small dent in the problem. I'd like to see the numbers they are throwing out at us...
 
Oy.

Wasn't AirTran hiring at the beginning of this year? What a way to treat the professional men and women who took a chance on AirTran.


Godspeed.

Well, so was DAL,CAL,NWA,Lcc and others.
They are going to furlough too. Is it somehow different at AirTran?
 
Not really unexpected, unfortunately. The concessions are a little bit surprising, though. I figured they wouldn't have the balls to ask for that with our already horrible FO rates. Doesn't stand a chance in hell of passing memrat, though, so not really a big deal.

Has management finally dropped the firing of the new hires tactic as of this last meeting? Are the training pilots leaving?
 
Has management finally dropped the firing of the new hires tactic as of this last meeting? Are the training pilots leaving?

That's a good question. From the sound of the email we received from the NPA, it doesn't appear that terminations are being threatened. It seems that it's just furloughs. I guess the question is whether the NPA is going to provide them relief on the instructor language.
 

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