Leave SWA for AA or Delta?

[scoreboardII]

On the good side, SWa is continuing to interview and it looks like they are on track to hire 400, interviews going on this very moment. Unfortunately, do to the compressed class start schedules, as in one starting next week, they are only interviewing those with a type. And yes, so far about 1-2 in ten when called are declining the offer for employment.

 

[waveflyer]

I believe that is a great idea and would be a good service for you to provide. There is a lot of misinformation. Just the other day I had an FO at Expressjet say he is most likely better off staying than coming to my company AA. I was speachless and wished him good luck.

That's bananas

You were like I'd be.

And Ty? Lateral? Really?
I'd probably hand them a dictionary.com definition of lateral

 

[FurloughedAgain]

On the good side, SWa is continuing to interview and it looks like they are on track to hire 400, interviews going on this very moment. Unfortunately, do to the compressed class start schedules, as in one starting next week, they are only interviewing those with a type. And yes, so far about 1-2 in ten when called are declining the offer for employment.

Is that 400 number new? I heard 250. I was also told that there are October interviewees still awaiting a classdate. So the timeline between interview and class may be a few months (albeit perhaps not quick enough to earn a type)

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Well they cut a transition class in February for AirTran guys going over so maybe it is for new hires.

 

[Crash Pad]

LUV got some LGA slots. HOU international terminal, Fingures crossed on DCA.

I have been using zero growth on myseniority, might be time to change that. 18 year upgrade here I come!

To all that want to leave SWA, if you need help updating logbooks, filling out online Apps, etc. PM me I would like to help you leave. I think SWAPA should start a leave SWA fund that pays for application fees, interview prep, interview ground school etc. it would be the greatest service we can do for the entire membership.

 

[dicko]

LUV got some LGA slots. HOU international terminal, Fingures crossed on DCA.

I have been using zero growth on myseniority, might be time to change that. 18 year upgrade here I come!

To all that want to leave SWA, if you need help updating logbooks, filling out online Apps, etc. PM me I would like to help you leave. I think SWAPA should start a leave SWA fund that pays for application fees, interview prep, interview ground school etc. it would be the greatest service we can do for the entire membership.

Your post does raise an interesting question -

is the hiring of 250/400 new pilots growth ? Specifically; is this the good kind of growth that creates 250/400 more Captain positions and everybody moves up ? Or is it the semi good kind, that just puts 250/400 men under my man CrashPad - A position that he's quite used to, and enjoys with an unhealthy vigor.

 

[Clyde Frog]

I be thinkin' it's nuthin' but retirements plus some more warm bodies to cover pt. 117 staffing.

 

[General Lee]

LUV got some LGA slots. HOU international terminal, Fingures crossed on DCA.

I have been using zero growth on myseniority, might be time to change that. 18 year upgrade here I come!

To all that want to leave SWA, if you need help updating logbooks, filling out online Apps, etc. PM me I would like to help you leave. I think SWAPA should start a leave SWA fund that pays for application fees, interview prep, interview ground school etc. it would be the greatest service we can do for the entire membership.

They are also cutting 3 cities next June. Key West, Branson (MO), and Jackson (MS). (According to SWA media report today). Maybe those flights will fill new LGA or DCA expansion.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[slaquer5]

They are also cutting 3 cities next June. Key West, Branson (MO), and Jackson (MS). (According to SWA media report today). Maybe those flights will fill new. LBB or HRL expansion.


Bye Bye---General Lee

I fixed it for you General . I think someone logged onto your acct.

 

[General Lee]

I fixed it for you General . I think someone logged onto your acct.

OMG.... You're right! Thank you for correcting that. I would like to add something though, more AMA expansion too, hopefully nonstops to ISP. That......would......be...... FANTASTIC!!!


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[redflyer65]

They are also cutting 3 cities next June. Key West, Branson (MO), and Jackson (MS). (According to SWA media report today). Maybe those flights will fill new LGA or DCA expansion.


Bye Bye---General Lee

Probably has something to do with the 24 slots Southwest just picked up in LGA. Much higher profit margin.

 

[tankerhead]

Probably also just a matter of time before a pesky hull loss in EYW.

 

[General Lee]

Probably has something to do with the 24 slots Southwest just picked up in LGA. Much higher profit margin.

Uhhhhh, you mean 12 new slots, or 6 round trips. The others were already being leased from AA. Why the embellishment? You guys tend to do that. You got 6 new roundtrips, and had to pay for it.



"Southwest Airlines Acquires Slots At New York's LaGuardia Airport
PR Newswire Southwest Airlines 4 hours ago
DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (LUV) has acquired 12 takeoff and landing slots (for six roundtrip flights) at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) being divested by American Airlines as part of its merger with US Airways. In addition, Southwest gained permanent control of 10 takeoff and landing slots (for five roundtrip flights) that it currently operates under a lease from American. Details of the transactions are confidential. Southwest plans to begin its new service at LGA in May 2014. Details of the new service will be available later this month."



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[waveflyer]

Did you really just ask us why we "embellish" general?
Seriously?

 

[General Lee]

Did you really just ask us why we "embellish" general?
Seriously?

Yes, yes I did, specifically Red. Red LUVs to inflate his ego, even while he's on left base to MAF, for his 5th leg that day. He neglected to point out basic parts of your purchase, while boasting of additional slots that were already used. Don't worry though, I quickly pointed out the correct amount. You're welcome Wave!



Bye Bye---General Lee