Shuttle America Q's....

[I.P. Freley]

No argument necessary.

To the best of my knowledge, our contract expires in the summer of next year.

I can't really add anything more to that... Other than we didn't "lose Airways", WE ditched THEM. We weren't consistently making money with them, and we do (are, will, take your pick) with United.

 

[I.P. Freley]

Sorry, I should have clarified more. Do u think SA will be hiring in Dec?

No idea.

Your profile sez you're "swimming in the pool".... Whose pool are you swimming in, exactly?

 

[Justino]

Skyway! It was my first interview! I am excited to be able to finally fly for an airline. Now, I am just worried about delta going under cause if it does I was told by numerous people that the pool would be flushed. So as in any business, always keep my options open with other companies for "just in case" backup plan.


Take care,

Justino

 

[BRA]

I think you would have the same fears with pretty much each and every other regional right now. Half of this industry is what you put into it....the other half is luck. Just keep the fingers crossed, and hope they also put you in the jet rather then the 1900! The difference will be huge.

 

[Justino]

BRA:

What would the difference be career wise if I dont get the jet? The 1900 looks like a blast to fly. Do you like it?

C yah

Justino

 

[BRA]

The jet will limit the question marks on your resume. Some carriers will not want you to apply with only the 1900 on your resume. Jetblue -wants a heavier airplane, World Airways-I believe wants a heavier airplane, Cathay -wants a heavier airplane. Jetblue, Frontier, Spirit prefer jet and/or glass time in their candidates. I realize prefered and required are 2 different things....but in a very competitive industry...i would prefer to have as many of their preferences that i could get.


The 1900 is horribly loud, no APU, little room, no bathroom, no flight attendant, no drinks. It sure beats the 172...but when compared to all the other choices at regional airlines....it is on the bottom.

Do i like it? Sure. Lots of fun times to be had. Lots to learn, and it will no doubt make you a better pilot. However....between the jet and the 1900....gotta go with the jet.

 

[Sun Devil 2000]

Sa

From someone who knows.... DONT EVEN THINK OF WORKING FOR SA!

 

[I.P. Freley]

From someone who knows.... DONT EVEN THINK OF WORKING FOR SA!

And that, as they say, is the LAST WORD. No need to argue.

 

[tyuwerty]

Waaahhh!

Rumor has it that PSA is furloughing 44. I think you guys should go there.

 

[whiskytangofoxt]

Sa

I worked for SA, and it was a savior after 9-11, The mgt was not great but the crews are great to work with. For people looking to get some Turbine time its a job and you will fly to build your hours. Thinking about the 1900 comment, the Saab was loud and had no APU

 

[tindriver72]

Thinking about the 1900 comment, the Saab was loud and had no APU

Yes, but at least it has a FA, Coke, Diet Coke, etc... and all the d@mm pretzles you can shove in your mouth!

 

[I.P. Freley]

Don't forget the "sky mix"!!

 

[Weasel Keeper]

Coke products are "so yesterday" (US Air). Now that we're United X we have Pepsi!

 

[I.P. Freley]

"The taste of a new generation".

Or something like that.

Speaking of "a new generation", be prepared for the Mother of All Shuttle Rumors, starting later today.

Stay tuned, kids. It's about to get VERY rumorific around here.

 

[efiscompmon]

Mother of All Shuttle Rumors

efiscompmon = Scott Durgin