ExpressJet Merges with ASA

[Justlurking]

Keep in mind the "official" position is that the decision as to what ops functions will move to ATL will happen during PMI. It's just that we all believe SOC will move. Why would it possibly stay in Houston? I just don't see a scenario that keeps what will be the former XJT SOC there. Now, as to how they plan to actually INTEGRATE not just the lists, but the actually dispatching? Neither a clue, nor a speculation....

As for hiring, who knows? We are currently short at XJT...and it sounds like we already dx more flts/shift...can't see how we could take on any more. If they reduce load to match ASA then more DX needed. Likewise, this is not a reduction in flying for either carrier, so not less to do there. Possible addition of planes for both CO and UA as well. Then, what about peeps who elect to retire or leave rather than commute? Hiring may very well be necessary, a la Frontier, which lost many peeps when moved to IND.

Guess we'll find out as it goes...

 

[OneBadLT123]

I wish all you Houston boys the best during the transition. I spent 24 years of my life there so I have a aviation connection to both COA and XJT. Kind of hard to think all may/will be gone one day...

From somebody who jumpseats often on XJT I hope you guys keep your policy for OAL DX'ers. It's one of the best out there in my opinion and has helped me out many, many times.

 

[SierraPapa356]

Flight bennies

I know things have changed since ASA was owned be Delta. What kind of flight benifits are you getting now? Delta, United, pass class, fees, etc. Currently we are just like CAL mainline DOH (SA3) and some VAC passes. Other JA riders going alone are SA4. (No UAL) I am sure we are in for lots of change. PM if you don want to post it in public.

Thanks

 

[Justlurking]

LOL...now let's get to the IMPORTANT stuff....

Can you wear jeans to work - anytime, weekends, etc?

Can you trade or personal drop to decrease working days - some call it auto...but not just a day or shift trade, but a trade to someone else for a drop to you, or a personal drop/no pay?

CASS? JS agreements?

 

[aviator202]

Yes...I wear jeans every single day....But neat, no holes...and a collared shirt

Swaps.....yes, with pay balancing..........to hard to explain here.....but you get you regular paycheck as if there was no swap....

 

[propsarebest]

Now the big question... PAFCA or??

 

[SierraPapa356]

Now the big question... PAFCA or??

The TWU.

 

[MainCrunch]

PAFCA baby!!

 

[Justlurking]

Can you (ASA) personal drop? That is, either give a shift away with pay loss, or drop a shift WITH pay loss if excess staffing? (I doubt there's much excess staffing except maybe in winter....)

 

[aviator202]

No drops....Just swaps!!!

And yes, PAFCA....always.

 

[NoApu]

Our pass benifits are we get unlimited S3's and 6 S2's on ASA flights. We get unlimited S3B's on Delta. Delta currently has S3B's on us which is nice becuase if you have a decent amount of seniority you pretty much are on any flight that has an open seat which isn't many these days but its nice to see your name at the top of the list occasionally. United wise....I'm not sure...it wasn't as good a deal but I can look it up later.

 

[NoApu]

How about TWU dues at Xpress? Flat rate or percentage?

 

[NoApu]

Actually we can sort of drop a day now if someone picks it up. Its new to us and I don't think many make use of it due to new contract versus e-time issues. I'll have to look into that also.

 

[SierraPapa356]

How about TWU dues at Xpress? Flat rate or percentage?

I am pretty sure the dues are 1.25% we just had a reduction as of the 1st of the year. The license premium more than covers the dues.

 

[cksport]

Congratulations ASA crew! Hope this merger works out well for all parties involved.