Southwest attendants: We have no interest in obstructing order for bigger jets

[beechlive]

The problem is that I don't think half of the fa's can walk the extra 30 ft without keeling over.

 

[Baronman]

Is this rocket science for you guys? It's not like SWA is getting 777's or something. You don't even serve real food on the plane. What does it take to fly a 737 with a few more seats on it? Throw another FA on the thing and go. I'm not understanding the FA union's perceived power over this deal. Add more cans of coke and beer and another 2 arms to pass them out and you've got a flight ready to go.

Exactly!

 

[Ky.BrownBourbn]

exactly - if anything the Company should be demanding a height and weight requirement in exchange for letting another FA on the aircraft.

And Age!

KBB

 

[GuppyWN]

SWA came out today and said something to the effect of "contrary to news reports both unions are actively engaged on talks over the -800" so whatever you're making it up to be just isn't.

Gup

 

[Moon-dog]

Sorry, but you lost me Gup. Can you clarify your meaning?

 

[Kharma Police]

Sorry, but you lost me Gup. Can you clarify your meaning?

You would understand if you worked there.

 

[Moon-dog]

OK, since I don't how about an explaination?

 

[Kharma Police]

OK, since I don't how about an explaination?

My guess, the Unions and the Company are working out issues of pay and staffing.

 

[GuppyWN]

The Stews are NOT halting/blocking/delaying -800 deliveries.

YET

Labor and Management are dutifully negotiating.

All negative press is just hype and speculation at this point.

Gup

 

[shootr]

Here's the deal...

The pilots and FA's have built-in openers in our contracts in case the company buys different A/C than the ones we currently fly. A good part of our compensation package DEPENDS on productivity. An -800 will take longer to turn around so sit times will be longer and daily pay may end up lower. Plane changes may increase, too. Any changes to the contracts will probably focus on these issues, first. Anything else will be gravy.

shootr