Any new Rumors on ASA Furloughs ??

[Tim47SIP]

I was told the same thing

Yesterday at the GO, training stated a new buy of 25 additional 40 and 50 seaters for 2004 was in the mill. Additionally, they also stated that by the end of 2003, our pilot numbers would match the aircraft numbers. With the additional 15 70 seaters for 2004, we would have to hire a min of 150 pilots.
There was talk about furloughs last week, but management decided that by the time all of the paperwork, notification, etc. was completed, it would be time to start bringing the furloughed guys back. This would also put an additional strain on training and the company would be understaffed and playing catch up.
I really dont think Delta is done expanding DCI, so the 25 new aircraft idea may be true. Who knows, but at least there will be a little movement next year with the arrival of the 70 seaters.

 

[e120pilot]

Where did you guys hear this rumor for 25 new jets? Let's hear some more info if you've got it!

 

[ProLine4]

Isn't the current delivery schedule with the present 57-aircraft limit 27 CR7 to OH and 30 CR7 to EV? If so, they can still deliver CR7 to EV in 2003/4 and remain under the cap.

Any word on the progress of the contract talks?

Thanks.

 

[Tim47SIP]

What?

Where did you guys hear this rumor for 25 new jets?

Exactly what part of the following did you not understand???

Yesterday at the GO, training stated a new buy of 25 additional 40 and 50 seaters for 2004 was in the mill.

Sorry, but I'm just a messenger. Dont know if it is true or what? But, I dont think DCI is done with any expansion at the moment. Anyway, the next year will at least be interesting.

 

[sleepy]

Like I said in the other thread, Management would probably love to furlough about 100 ASA pilots right now. The problem for them is that by the time the furlough is completed, they would need to recall said pilots, and retrain many of them (at a huge cost to the company). It isn't cost effective to furlough from ASA rignt now.

It would be great to get 25 unexpected RJ's next year. I guess that would bring around 125 new crew positions. I'll believe it when they are parked on the ramp in DFW.