Airtran recalls all furloughed today

[T3700]

For one people on these boards also dont understand is that under LOA 9 guys that were furloughed still gain seniority for another 180 days or otherwise 6 months.

Actually the contract already provides for this in Sec 17

"After a pilot’s release from service due to a reduction in force or furlough, the pilot will
continue to retain his respective seniority position, but, will not accrue longevity for
pay purposes after a period of 180 days from the reduction in force or furlough date."

 

[maxblast72]

Just my 2 cents, but now the company knows exactly how much it costs to do the furlough/downgrade/transition thing now. If Jet A prices stay low and we do a normal post labor day cut (about 15% ASM) instead of the 2008 25% post labor day cut, we should be able to get through the slow fall/winter season by just bringing the LVI back down to the mid 70's. In addition, with the staffing problems that have occurred in the right seat since Labor day, I would think the company is going to be using more generous FO staffing levels going forward which should keep everyone on property after Labor Day 2009.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Found it? Dude, I lived it. I am the source! Ha!

Sorry about the tough love your company handed out....

Maybe on your property that was the recall rate, but painting all the majors with that broad brush isn't too accurate.

 

[Colonel Savage]

In addition, with the staffing problems that have occurred in the right seat since Labor day, I would think the company is going to be using more generous FO staffing levels going forward which should keep everyone on property after Labor Day 2009.

The 11 new daily departures out of MKE should help as well.

Speaking of which, does this put MKE in the running with BWI for AAI's next hub, or is BWI still way ahead?

 

[Colonel Savage]

Maybe on your property that was the recall rate, but painting all the majors with that broad brush isn't too accurate.

It was common knowledge, as well as info put out by avaition media, that recall rates were abysmial. It was easy to remember because on average it was the old rate of 80/20 flipped to 20/80 industry wide.

I'm more curious what your basis is for refuting it. What did you read/hear/experience?