NWA Recalls 35 more for July

[NuGuy]

Hi all,

FWIW, NWA recalled 35 more to train in June, to return to flying in July

Makes for about 115 recalled so far, but with deferrments and military obligations, probably around 130-135 or so have had the chance to return.

There is a good chance that this rate will taper off in the comming months, as NWA runs a seasonal schedule, and as the ASMs taper back, the recalls will slow a bit.

Nice to see that some people are making it back somewhere, though.

Best,
Nu

 

[General Lee]

That is great news.

Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[SWAdude]

That is wonderful news!!! Congratulations!
I hope all will start hearing this kind of news soon.

SWAdude

 

[cargoflyr69]

Thats awesome, the Red Tail rules! So how many are still furloughed?

 

[NuGuy]

Hi all,

Figure about that 800+ are still furloughed. NWA is apparently replacing attrition and retirements. Bottom line, though, is that even with the same ASMs, fewer pilots are required due to AC retirements. A320s replaced the 40 or so 727s, 757-300s replaced the DC-10-40s, which are also all gone, and A330s are replacing DC-10-30s, so you get a %33 reduction in headcount right there.

747 capacity has been pulled back in the pacific, and replaced with A320s and 757s. NWA owns the 747-200s free and clear, so it doesn't cost them anything to park them. Same with the DC-9s, although word is that all of the DC-9s will be out of storage by summer, with only a few 757s left in the desert.

Best,
Nu

 

[General Lee]

Good news. And, don't forget you are starting new service (that we used to fly....) from PDX to NRT--initially with a DC-10, and then an A330 eventually.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Thedude]

The only problem with NWA is they are robbing the Blue tails to keep more Red tails flying. So we have the same number of guys on the street and less flying

 

[SMMustang]

Blue tail = UA?

 

[phishhman]

With the 35 recalls in July, what will be the hire date of the most senior furloughed pilot or of the most junior recalled pilot?

 

[j3ben]

At least with the A330 replacing the DC-10, it will create more captain positions since NW flies with two captains and one FO on blocks over 8 hours. Gotta look for the bright side!!