Flying Down At AirTran..Furlough Next?

[Flying Freddie]

ATLDC9,
Thanks for the answer. Now things make sense.

 

[Midnight Mike]

The title is a little strange? I have only heard good things about Airtran loads. Do you have a link to provide the rest of us more information?

 

[flx757]

Freddie, (and 750Driver),

Sorry about the comment. I usually try and make informative posts and provide answers to people's questions without the commentary that is so prevalent on this board. So, I apologize again.

Thanks also to atldc9 for his information. I only had access to the 717 flying stats. I knew the DC-9 flying is gradually being reduced until they are all retired by October (at least that's the last I heard). Basically, I just wanted folks to know that overall, things are still moving forward.

 

[FL717]

The problem with this thread is twofold.

First.. the title and the "facts" as Freddie has said. The title questions a "furlough", yet he doesn't back his thread title with any common sense. In fact his thread title sounds like something from a journalist, looking for a grab. His statement is from a supposed "friend" who is in a new hire class. Does that sound like we might furlough? Why doesn't he ask his friend.. after all his "friend" is actually AT the training center watching all the new pilots and flight attendants come rolling through the door every day to start new classes. His "friend" should have the facts, in fact his "friend" would definitely have info on furloughs, since he'd be the first to go.

Second.. Flx757 has it right. Do a search on some of Freddies posts, and there is very little valid "info" that comes from him as far as I can tell.

 

[Ty Webb]

Agreed- the title of his post was inflammatory, and it's not the first time.

When you shout "Fire!" in a theater, don't be surprised if you get hosed.

 

[Bad-Andy]

flx,

Any truth to the rumors about a BWI base? A buddy of mine mentioned a "phantom bid," or something to that effect.

 

[atldc9]

As long as I am here, there will never be a BWI base. That would make my life far too easy!!!!

The phantom bid was to try and see where the new aircraft would fall in seniority, and subsequently training.

 

[flx757]

I agree with atldc9. The BWI base had been talked about for some time, but that talk has completely died out. I don't see it happening. I think if a base in the NE were to happen, PHL would be a more likely candidate. (What the heck, why not fuel another rumor. )

Like atldc9 said, the "phantom bid" was to gauge how the new aircraft (labled XXX) would fall seniority wise. I'm curious how it turned out, although I'm not sure we will know. Maybe some "insider" has that information??

 

[FL717]

It is my guess PHL is going to get ALOT more flying in the next 12 months. It will take alot for this company to spend the $$ to open a new crew base.

As far as the phantom bid, I believe it was predominantly done as a management assessment tool for a decision regarding the ultimate schedule for new aircraft delivery versus retirement aircraft. This new aircraft could cost us a fortune in B-717 training for the DC-9 guys who go to the B-717 only to be eligible to bid new equipment in 1 year. The new aircraft training may be free initially, but interim 717 training is still costly, especially for only a 1 year equipment lock.

Timing is everything, and the company wants to have all available info and look at all angles up front, hence the "phantom" bid.

Just my observations.

 

[717pilot]

Hey FL717..did you participate in the phantom bid? I thought it was kinda silly...Bidding on a unknown!! Ill bid when theres something pernament. Which hopefully will be coming out soon. By the way dont take my line for MAY....Ill have to send "GUIDO..the killer PIMP after you! Hey good to see you the other day and take care....

 

[FL717]

Hey FL717..did you participate in the phantom bid? I thought it was kinda silly...Bidding on a unknown!! Ill bid when theres something pernament. Which hopefully will be coming out soon. By the way dont take my line for MAY....Ill have to send "GUIDO..the killer PIMP after you! Hey good to see you the other day and take care....

Well since it was a "phantom" bid I decided to submit a "phantom" fax. Not sure if they got it or not. I bid B-757 based in Kansas City (MCI). Hope I get it...!!

BTW.. I took your May line... wait.. your senior to me old man........doooh!



D@mmit Jim, I'm a doctor not a forklift - Doctor McCoy

 

[flx757]

I bid B-757 based in Kansas City (MCI). Hope I get it...!!

If you do, you want me to teach you how to fly it??

 

[FL717]

If you do, you want me to teach you how to fly it??

Hey what does a B-757 rent for "wet"? How much you charging for dual these days? Tell you what, I'll trade helping you fix citrix and the bidding page if you help me learn the 757. Deal?

BTW - Were you able to get your bid in online? I was actually able to bid without disabling my firewall this month. POS!