New Comair Base??? Myth or Reality?

[IMBB]

So what happened to the idea of Comair opening up a new base? Is that just a myth, or will that actually occur?

Hard facts are appreciated...but, any good rumors will do.

IMBB

 

[avratdwc]

Ru referring to the possible new domicile in SLC. I was on with LA Center the other day ago and I think I heard a "Comair XXXX" inbound to LA. What else has anyone heard about Comair. CYA

 

[Broke in CVG]

Flight was bound for SBA. One flight a day from SLC to SBA.

 

[everyonedoa360]

Until next month and then it will be two from SLC-SBA

 

[CaptDave]

I am going to have to say probably more myth than reality right now.

Comair has destinations out of SLC now if you didn't know, many flights being added or currently out of LGA, DCA, JFK, DFW, and ATL. I think with how much Comair is growing and these number of flight out of these cities, we at Comair would like to see or expect a base. There hasn't been any word of that printed that I know of. I vote: myth for now. I will vote again next month.

Dave
Comair

 

[everyonedoa360]

Comair has destinations out of SLC now if you didn't know

Uh, ya. Refer to the 3 earlier posts

 

[captainv]

Comair Base

For what it's worth, when i went through indoc last year, management told us that DFW (long touted as the next base) was out. possibles at this point include SLC, ATL or the NYC area.

cockpit speculation on the above:

-unless Comair were to buy an apartment complex for us, no one could afford to live at an NYC base.

-ATL is unlikely. yes, we pick up a bunch more flights there in april, but it's ASA's home turf. why base us there? it seems more like we're covering ASA as they expand at DFW. perhaps because ASA's fleet growth is fairly stagnant as they retire Brasilias...

-SLC is the favorite, perhaps more because it's new than anything else.

of course it's all just talk. i wouldn't hold my breath for any of these....

Captainv

 

[bvt1151]

New hires are being told to expect expansion at ATL and SLC, but only base in ATL.

 

[General Lee]

Wait, what happens if the new 70 seaters go to furloughed Delta pilots? Expansion might come to a grinding hault. Delta is asking the mainline pilots for concessions, and they don't have to give anything at all if they don't want to. Expect them to ask for 70 seaters.

Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[avratdwc]

Oh God, here goes the General!!!!!! God help us!!!!!!!

General, why do you have to go and crush everything??????

Here I was getting excited, hearing something good for once!!!!

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GENERAL, I do have to give you points though for persistance, we cant argue that one : ). CYA

 

[General Lee]

Somebody has to look out for the 1060 pilots out on the street, and I know a lot of them. We have to do something. It is great that you are expanding etc, but it is time to help our pilots since Comair will not. I have nothing against you as a pilot group, just your MEC and his cronies.

Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Russ]

And you posting here, hijacking any thread that has anything to do with connection carriers is helping your boys out? Its one thing to remain focused, its another to pester..

 

[avratdwc]

Good Point Russ!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NYRANGERS]

Good Point Russ!!!!!!!!!!!


Wow guys, just to re iterate what I said before, when I read these posts I wanna puke. I have a very close friend who is laid off, mortgage, 3 kids, one with a medical problem, and has some very hard problems rite now. He was telling me that Freedom wanted to hire him he said yes. Unfortunately I told him about this site, he looked, read all the things everyone was saying about Freedom and Republic, and declined the position in fear. His wife found out, left him and took the kids. All because people dont want to accept circumstances. Think about it, if he took the job he would keep doing what he loves (he does not do it for a paycheck) his spirits would be raised, family life would be better, benefits would come back etc. etc. etc. Instead he is where he is. I cant tell anyone what to do and it was a decision he made and has to adapt and live with it. Can someone please let me know how actions like this can be justified. All the folks that are in psoitions to "remember" let me know what you would do if someone interviewed, was questioned as to why they went to an alter ego company, and gave an explanasion that was acceptable. Would you look beyondand hire that person if they meet and exceed all requirments, or would you give him the thanks but no thanks. Also, does being a good pilot mean anything anymore or do you have to know unions, rules, probation issues, etc. Is there any joy anymore in going to the airport for work? I may be ranting and raving and I am sorry. Please, will some people chime in and let us all know whats going on with our dreams.

Peace,

Avrat

Since it seems we are hijacking this thread............I say....
Before you go trying to "make new friends", I recomend you re-evaluate your thoughts on Scabing.

You just gave the same reason many scabs had for what they did. It is shameful at best. I wonder how many pilots (that had the job first) had many of the same problems and worse, but chose to do the honorable thing?


Now to hand the thread back over............I think comair may get a new base in the west somewhere.

 

[avratdwc]

Since it seems we are hijacking this thread............I say....
Before you go trying to "make new friends", I recomend you re-evaluate your thoughts on Scabing.

You just gave the same reason many scabs had for what they did. It is shameful at best. I wonder how many pilots (that had the job first) had many of the same problems and worse, but chose to do the honorable thing?


Now to hand the thread back over............I think comair may get a new base in the west somewhere.

Maybe I am wrong for thinking this but what is more honorable than taking care of family which people have been doing for ages. Personally I think if you expend yourself you are doing more disrespect to yourself than the value of not being "honorable" to others. When you became an airline pilot did you have to raise your right hand and take an oath that in the event the industry falls you, will expend all you have for others. Including the safety net of your family.

Before you get your panties in a knot, sit back and accept that others have opinions. I am not saying that I would stab people in the back for a job, especially if I am sitting pretty well. However if I had to do what was rite for my children and wife to ensure health and safety I would do whatever is required since that is the oat I made to "MYSELF". Once again, this is my personal take and NYRANGERS I respect your position and comments. Peace!!!

Avrat