Alaska News?

[Going2Baja]

Halloween?

Touchdown!!

Baja.

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

All furloughs back by 1Q 2012, info by July 2011.

Source: Furlough update.

 

[Old School 737]

All furloughs back by 1Q 2012, info by July 2011.

Source: Furlough update.

Thats what they were saying a month ago in the SIC seminar. Possible hiring in late 2011 for 2012 classes. But more like early 2012 hiring. This for BM.

 

[GuppyWN]

All furloughs back by 1Q 2012, info by July 2011.

Source: Furlough update.

Don't you fly a bigger schedule in the summer than you do in the 1st quarter?

Gup

 

[Chief Pilot]

Gup,

Why do you care?

 

[CesnaCaptn]

Don't you fly a bigger schedule in the summer than you do in the 1st quarter?

Gup

Pilots start training in Q1 so they are ready to fly by then end of Q2. Problem is, the pilots should have been back Q1'11. We're already canceling flights during the "low season."

I predict all bases flexing up over summer.

 

[Mookie]

Pilots start training in Q1 so they are ready to fly by then end of Q2. Problem is, the pilots should have been back Q1'11. We're already canceling flights during the "low season."

I predict all bases flexing up over summer.

Cant flex up unless they are actively recalling pilots. The current schedule has guys who have been called back done by may. This summer will b ugly

Mookie

 

[CesnaCaptn]

So, you don't think they'll train thru summer (not that we have the staffing for it-catch 22).

What are people's prediction on the next bid (or 2)?

 

[QCappy]

Alaska Airlines orders 15 new Boeing 737 aircraft, including 13 B737-900ER (extended range) aircraft, for delivery in 2012 through 2014.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Alaska-Air-Group-Reports-prnews-3845660672.html?x=0&.v=1

 

[GuppyWN]

Gup,

Why do you care?

Just seemed like an odd time of year to recall. I've got a bud in the last group to come back. I'd like to see him back THIS summer.

Gup

 

[CGHercster]

Maybe it could happen. Supposedly a new bid coming out with a bunch of upgrades. We'll see.

 

[Dash8don]

Maybe it could happen. Supposedly a new bid coming out with a bunch of upgrades. We'll see.

Before summer or in the fall? I've heard rumors about a big bid, realignment, upgrades and recalls in the fall, but only excuses why they can't before summer.

 

[Chief Pilot]

Just seemed like an odd time of year to recall. I've got a bud in the last group to come back. I'd like to see him back THIS summer.

Gup

That makes sense. I've got a couple of friends in that last group as well and cannot understand why it'll take so long to get everyone back who wants to come back. From the announcement today the latest is they want everyone back by April 2012. Very disappointing. Anyhow, I appreciate you thinking of our guys.

CP

 

[charlieB]

Comparing previously announced + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, I see 3 planes added in 2011. How many pilots does it take to fly 3 planes? Here's net gains for the following 3 years:
2012 adds 6 jets, 3 400s retired
2013 adds 9 jets, 3 400s retired
2014 adds 8 jets, 2 400s retired

 

[Old School 737]

Chief pilot out flying tonight due to lack of pilots. Said the recalls will happen sooner than previous announced ! Should have all back by end of year!