AirTran to furlough?

[CRJDog]

Heard a rumor that AirTran was possibly going to furlough, is this true?

 

[FLB717]

YGSM, that is nothing but Flame. Our furlough plans will come as a surprise to those we hire for the next while and everyone else in the company. Where did you get that from your Magic 8 Ball? It should have said “Try Again”.

 

[CRJDog]

YGSM, that is nothing but Flame. Our furlough plans will come as a surprise to those we hire for the next while and everyone else in the company. Where did you get that from your Magic 8 Ball? It should have said “Try Again”.

Look SH*THEAD, I am merely asking a question based on what I heard out there so don't be a smart@ss.

 

[FLB717]

Its called Sarcasm, it is meant as a joke or to show surprise to a situation or in a point of reference, and it's Mr. Sh*thead to you, But it sounds better with a French accent (Shi-te'-d)

Then to give a straight response, no we are not going to Furlough. With a delivery schedule, even one now slowed slightly we still will take a new aircraft every 3 weeks. That includes 737 and 717.

So who gave you this rumor? Or will I get some slur based on maybe my Mothers marital status at my birth next. And yes for you guys tempted to responded she was married, and yes it was to my father. yes it was legal, no it didn't involve a shot gun. No they are not related.........................and so on and so on.

 

[GE CF34-3B1]

Hey FLB717,

It's funny, one of my friends at Airtran in B717 newhire training heard that rumor and asked me to confirm it on Flightinfo - LOL.

Now:

Can you give us the specifics on the Airtran delivery schedule?

Questions questions: How many total B737's on firm order RIGHT NOW, and how many options? How many more B717's remaining to be delivered?

Total fleet right now?

Thanks!

 

[English]

I heard the same rumor - turns out the guy I heard it from confused AirTran with AmTran (ATA)...maybe this is the same case...

 

[FL717]

Heard a rumor that AirTran was possibly going to furlough, is this true?

No. We are currently hiring.

 

[Ty Webb]

Yes, yes, it's true . . . . the sky is FALLING! RUN! FORREST! RUN!


Seriously, the new bid package, just released yesterday, shows classes in November and December for 21 717 FO and 12 737 FO's.

So, no, we are not furloughing.

 

[MCDU]

people mix up ata and airtran all the time.


marty

 

[tzflyer]

ATA is furloughing. Not Airtran to my knowledge. I have applied there and hope that doesn't change.

Will Airtran have to increase thier advertising budget when ATA stops advertising for them in Chicago? It is amazing how we expect consumers to know the difference when even airline people can't keep them straight.

 

[CRJDog]

ATA is furloughing. Not Airtran to my knowledge. I have applied there and hope that doesn't change.

Will Airtran have to increase thier advertising budget when ATA stops advertising for them in Chicago? It is amazing how we expect consumers to know the difference when even airline people can't keep them straight.

Well, I know the difference and always have. ATA being based out of Midway and Air Tran being the new name of Value Jet after they bought out Orlando based AirTran. When I heard this rumor I was really surprised because it was AIR TRAN that was said. Now, ATA was in the same situation almost a year ago, they were hiring like gangbusters and the next week they were in trouble. So I just wanted to confirm. Jeez!

 

[jjetpilot]

CRJDog.........lay off the caffeine dude.

 

[CRJDog]

CRJDog.........lay off the caffeine dude.

I can't ! I just can't!!

 

[atldc9]

Current fleet:

77 717-200
5 737-700

Firm orders:

47 more 737's, coming 1 per month, except for the 2 options that were excersised for spring 05 delivery. The option AC bring the total 737's on firm order to 52, of which 5 have been delivered. 48 options remaining. All 737 orders and options have been publicly declared as being for 737-700's. Rumor has it that some of the options have been excersised for -800's, but that has not been publicly released, so it is probably BS. Any of our 737 deliveries or options can be converted to an -800 with 18 months notice, with prices already negotiated.

We also have more 717's on firm order. One Dec delivery, 2 in JAN 05, and a few more pushed out to mid to late 05.

The Jan 717 deliveries were supposed to be here before the end of the year, but the company pushed them back. They also pushed a 737 delivery 2 weeks into NOV instead of OCT.

1002 pilots on the property, as well as the NOV and DEC vacancies posted above.

All public knowledge.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Identity crisis?!

people mix up ata and airtran all the time.


marty

I think it is a case of mistaken identy.

Just like the thread about SWA and AA merging. It is Aloha Air (AA).

There are too many itchy keyboards out there.

 

[English]

I think it is a case of mistaken identy.

Just like the thread about SWA and AA merging. It is Aloha Air (AA).

Nah, my luck can't be that good.

 

[Ciao for now]

He CRJdog... You're probally just pissed off because of this US-Airways crap aren't you? Just wait until you become my gear biach..

 

[Ty Webb]

Regardless, sincere condolences to those folks at ATA. I had an application on my desk when I got hired at AirTran in 2001. I have always liked flying on ATA as a passenger (wish you would have stayed with the palm trees and the "you're on vacation" thing, I liked that) and your crews have always been top-notch. I wish all of you the best, and if the unthinkable happens, I hope that you get snapped up by a more stable carrier. Best of luck.

 

[FLB717]

I agree with Ty, ya'll have guts and determination, you are a great group of pilots. I wish you the best.

 

[njcapt]

Thanks, Guys. Things are gonna get REALLY interesting at work for us in the next few months.

 

[CRJDog]

He CRJdog... You're probally just pissed off because of this US-Airways crap aren't you? Just wait until you become my gear biach..

Negative. I am not upset about anything. I just wanted to put an end to a rumor I heard and I get some good responses and some by a*holes. As for being your gear biatch, that is BS, you will be mine!!

 

[PHXFLYR]

Hey CRJDog;


I'm no angel to be sure, but anyone ever tell you you have a mouth (or should I say keyboard ) like a sewer? You must be a real charmer out on the line when things get unraveled


PHXFLYR

 

[Paul R. Smith]

I heard the same rumor - turns out the guy I heard it from confused AirTran with AmTran (ATA)...maybe this is the same case...

For the love of Pete!!!!

But hey I thought the Airtrain at EWR was an Airtran conspiracy.