ASA pass travel-still unknown!

[Airboss]

To:ASA Team MembersFrom:Bryan LaBrecque, President and COO​

Sam Watts, Vice President - PeopleDate:Dec. 7, 2005Subject:UPDATE ON PASS TRAVEL
Based on the number of questions we are getting from ASA team members, we understand that many of you are getting anxious for an answer to the question – “What changes will be made to our pass travel program now that ASA has been acquired by SkyWest, Inc.?”
When ASA was sold, three months ago on Sept. 8, 2005, we expected there would be some changes to our travel program. When we communicated to each of you that the current pass travel program would remain in place for the next 90 days, we certainly anticipated that a new agreement covering travel benefits for ASA personnel and their eligible dependents/designees would be finalized prior to the end of that time period. Regrettably that has not occurred.
While we realize that uncertainty, especially when it pertains to such an important program, is not viewed or perceived to be a good thing, we believe that patience and continuing our dialogue with Delta will ultimately yield the best end result. It is because of our desire to ensure that we secure the best possible travel program for all ASA team members that we believe continuing to work on the agreement will be the most beneficial in the end.
As promised, as soon as a new agreement is in place, we will share this information with all team members. Until that time, the current travel program will remain in effect, and we anticipate that implementation of a new program will provide for an adequate transition period to avoid or at least minimize the risk of any disruption to an employee’s travel plans. Again, until we have a new final program in place we will continue to operate on a status-quo basis with no changes to our current travel program.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to ASA and your patience.

 

[sweptback]

We will know 1/2/06. I'd expect nothing less.

 

[~~~^~~~]

To:ASA Team MembersFrom:Bryan LaBrecque, President and COO​

Sam Watts, Vice President - PeopleDate:Dec. 7, 2005Subject:UPDATE ON PASS TRAVEL:

Here fishy fishy fishy

Lets see, busy travel season and terrible weather for working on the ramp. Does anyone think that Management would announce the gutting of travel benefits when all that differentiates a job on the ramp and one at the mall is travel benefits?

 

[ASApuppy]

I agree. After the holidays we will see the hard fought deal that allows us unlimited S-3c travel on Delta. No S-2's. We will keep our over-water trips. Oh, and by the way, current mainline Delta employees will maintain their S-3's on ASA and acquire them on Skywest. After all, it is Delta paying for the flight. Skywest will gain additional trans-oceanic flights in exchange for losing boarding priority.

The only unknown is whether or not ASA will gain benefits on the skywest United Express flights.

Now, this is my opinion based on putting all the rumors together. I know it's all based on rumors, but if you look at the past big events, we heard just about everything as a rumor first.

What sucks about this, is that I believe management is lying to us. If it comes out that the above assumption is true, then that should prove to you what our current leadership is. If we do get something better, then kudos for them. I might actually play that dvd.

 

[Texx]

What sucks about this, is that I believe management is lying to us.

You have finally figured it out on this issue. The passes are a done deal and have been since BL blew his top after the meeting at GT.

Also, BL stated at the same meeting that once the contract is done Terry H is out of a job. Was he kidding?

 

[Halo_RJdriver]

Pulling our Wanks

I agree. After the holidays we will see the hard fought deal that allows us unlimited S-3c travel on Delta. No S-2's. We will keep our over-water trips. Oh, and by the way, current mainline Delta employees will maintain their S-3's on ASA and acquire them on Skywest. After all, it is Delta paying for the flight. Skywest will gain additional trans-oceanic flights in exchange for losing boarding priority.

The only unknown is whether or not ASA will gain benefits on the skywest United Express flights.

Now, this is my opinion based on putting all the rumors together. I know it's all based on rumors, but if you look at the past big events, we heard just about everything as a rumor first.

What sucks about this, is that I believe management is lying to us. If it comes out that the above assumption is true, then that should prove to you what our current leadership is. If we do get something better, then kudos for them. I might actually play that dvd.

Assuming you gain benefits on United EXpress SkyWest, then do SkyWest Pilots get S2's and Delta Buddy passes? I guess we should whine about nothing but S3C on Delta. Good luck on that Contract and ousting some trailer park management positions.

 

[sweptback]

Assuming you gain benefits on United EXpress SkyWest, then do SkyWest Pilots get S2's and Delta Buddy passes? I guess we should whine about nothing but S3C on Delta. Good luck on that Contract and ousting some trailer park management positions.

I don't believe ASA expects to get systemwide United passes unless we start flying for them. What would be fair would be for us to get passes on the SkyWest United flights. It would be a symbolic gesture that would really never get used by most ASA people.

The talk of S2s is pretty much irrelevant because they will be the first thing we will lose. If we somehow kept them, then yes, it would be only fair for SkyWest to get them as well. Buddy passes, on the other hand, we will probably keep since they generate some revenue for DL, and plus the flight attendants and rampers chew through those things like candy. I'd imagine that SkyWest will probably gain those as well, even though they're pretty much useless.

 

[701EV]

Brian Labrecque is a flat out LIAR!
He knows what our travel benifits are going to be.


701EV

 

[atlcrashpad]

I think it would really suck if mainline employees got priority (S3 vs S3C) on ASA or SkyWest flights. If that happened, I would love to see a mass F/A walk out/exodus.

 

[Halo_RJdriver]

LaWanker?

Brian Labrecque is a flat out LIAR!
He knows what our travel benifits are going to be.


701EV

Who is this Labqock, LaDouche?

 

["GO AROUND"]

President of ASA.

 

[737 Pylt]

I think it would really suck if mainline employees got priority (S3 vs S3C) on ASA or SkyWest flights. If that happened, I would love to see a mass F/A walk out/exodus.

I agree! ASA should have priority on ASA flights, PERIOD! This is going to be UGLY!
737

 

[Papa Woody]

"Still negotiating"

Yeah, right.

Like when I went to the Ford dealer to pick up my new F-150 after I already wrote the check, then I sat down to negotiate pinstripes, floor mats, and a deluxe drink-holder. Lots of bargaining power there!

They (ASA mgmt) think we're so simple and stupid as to believe that that's how business works.....negotiating after the deal.

BULLCRAP!

The "uncertainty" and false hope is just an alternative to pleading with us: "please don't call in sick for Christmas and New Years'"

 

[COOPERVANE]

Here is MY prediction for January

MY prediction we will receive the following AFTER Chrismas!!!​

To:ASA Team Members
From:Bryan LaBrecque, President and COO
Sam Watts, Vice President - People
Date:Jan. 2, 2005
Subject:UPDATE ON PASS TRAVEL

Fellow team members,

I know all of you are anxious to learn about our new travel benefits. I am pleased to announce that negotiations have JUST concluded after our holiday break in the G.O.

All ASA team members will now enjoy travel benefits on ALL Delta connection carriers as an S3D which ain't bad!! You will still be able to visit Dothan AL, and Scranton, PA. All Delta employees are now able to utilize an S2 priority on all ASA flight as apparently alot of them commute and will have to compete with you people.

We were able to secure this despite the current economic climate and despite our pilot group (greedy pilots, sitting up there drinking coffee in that little cockpit thingy!! stupid lazy!!............OH SORRY! got worked up!!!!)

I am also pleased to announce we will be increasing our flight attendant new hire classes to 19 per month and pilot classes to 11 per month for attrition of our employees with no vision. This represents a real opportunity for advancement for those who stay and are junior!!!

Thanks for all the hard work during the holidays, I wish you all could have been with my family in St. Lucia on Christmas. By the way we will need all those doctor notes ASAP. Also, United healthcare will not be covering the visits so expect a bill in your mail

Keep flying and keep working!!

BL

 

[Hovernut]

I heard since we're still married to the monster, DL pilots will be next in line for the Comair J/S, then other DCI, then OAL when we get CASS (if ever).

 

[sweptback]

I heard since we're still married to the monster, DL pilots will be next in line for the Comair J/S, then other DCI, then OAL when we get CASS (if ever).

That's the way it is on DL mainline, too. Although I haven't seen any official paperwork, I'd imagine SkyWest would have priority on an ASA jumpseat as well.

 

[SiuDude]

tick-tock, tick-tock

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Shhhh, I'm hoping they (mgmt) forgot about it.

 

[COOPERVANE]

Yeaaaaah.......I'm gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday to......Mkay?