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Pilots should check the gate area for Spirit pilots in case the gate agents won't let them on. As mentioned earlier ASA's CP put a memo out authoring Spirit pilots to ride ASA's JS. Good luck ladies and gentlemen.

Hoser
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
 
Apparently they are already trying to recruit replacement pilots. A friend of mine got a call this afternoon from spirit for an interview. He is a resident of FLL and applied to Spirit in 2006 and never heard a word. Randomly, out of the blue he got a call today for an upcoming class. He told them to go pound sand and hung up! Anyone else hear of them calling for replacements already?? I am hopeful that everyone will have the common sense to just say no and hang up the phone!
 
FYI,

That one Falcon flight was flown by two Falcon pilots, one is retired and the other has made his choice. 90% of the pilot group has refused to fly any Spirit flights. Due to most of the pilot group refusing to do the flights, Falcon Air as of today has said they will no longer attempt to fly Spirit flights. Don't trash the whole pilot group for two people.
 
Any Spirit pilots needing a ride on CAL without CASS, you are welcome to any empty cabin seat. Good luck, it's time the MBA a-holes who run corporate America get punched in the face.

"Please watch out for our brothers and sisters out on line trying to get home. It is possible that Spirit will cut off CASS access to block them on the JS but CASS is not required to JS in the back. Our Captains should be on alert for them at the gate since our Agents might not want to seat them with no CASS information.

Call the UDO Line and ask for the Jumpseat Committee if you need help with this potential situation."
 
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AirTran Airways welcomes all Spirit pilots. Since your management cut you off from CASS, we can still offer you unlimited cabin seats. We also have a contingency plan in place just in case Management trys to pull something like they did this morning; which was quickly overturned and resolved by our MEC.

You will find our Captains taking extra time to make their presence known at the gates to help you get on our flights.
 
Twotter Driver said:
Apparently they are already trying to recruit replacement pilots. A friend of mine got a call this afternoon from spirit for an interview. He is a resident of FLL and applied to Spirit in 2006 and never heard a word. Randomly, out of the blue he got a call today for an upcoming class. He told them to go pound sand and hung up! Anyone else hear of them calling for replacements already?? I am hopeful that everyone will have the common sense to just say no and hang up the phone!
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F V C K I N G awesome. LMFAO!!!

Are they fvcking nuts?! What the hell do they think they can do now? Dumb dumb dumb ass mgt team at Spirit.

Dumb.
 
CoolSidePillow said:
I donated my buddy passes for Spirit guys. Question: How long would it take for all striking pilots to get home from overnights? A few days? Question: Who has authority to authorize CASS? I thought the airline you worked for put you in CASS. If Spirit shuts it down how would CASS work for guys/girls to get cockpit access for jumpseat on other airlines?
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I believe...if they are no longer "in CASS", whether it be loss of medical or the whole airline folds...Maxjet, EOS...you can still "jumpseat". BUT, you cannot ride in the flightdeck.

basically...an open seat is a jumpseat...and on us..jetblue, you can still ride the cabin FA jumpseat without being in CASS.
 
Nothing but the best of luck to all Spirit pilots! It's been said many times, but thanks for standing up for what you believe in. You are the tip of the spear for ALL airline pilots deserving of a fair wage and quality of life. Good luck to all of you.
 
I'm going to give one last warning about naming names... ANYONE'S name. Do it again and you'll find yourself on vacation from FI for a while...

This is NOT the time to be on an unrequested FI vacation, we need everyone here, clear-headed, and in support of the Spirit pilots. PLEASE follow the rules, don't want to ban anyone right now.

Thanks.

/mod
 
Do not forget that if this strike lasts, Spirit pilots will need JS's to go to and from picketing events.
 
for the record...we, jetblue, have not added any sections in/out of FLL, I just checked.

When Max Jet and EOS folded, I think we gave those crews a 30 day window to travel after the 'doors closed' on their campus. So far, there is no time limit for Spirit crews to jumpseat on us. Just wanted to make that clear.

I wish I was near by to help out. I'm in the A T L. I think some of our guys who live in S. FL went to your FLL terminal and brought a cooler of cold drinks...so I heard.

I hope to hear about more of that tomorrow.
 
Headfake14 said:
Wow. I'm still partly surprised it actaully went this far.

Good luck guys.

You are still welcome on JB flights...as far as I heard. CASS should still be good too.
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I on the other hand am not surprised. Baldanza is a scumbag POS! Hope it is short lived but I think it's going to get ugly. I hope I am wrong.
 
Just talked to some buddies at Falcon... most of them are furloughed ALPA pilots... they all called in sick. what the guy said above about not blaming the whole pilot group is true. GOOD JOB TO THE FALCON PILOTS FOR SHUTTING IT DOWN!
 
Comair of course will always take you where you need to go. (can't help it if they take you out of CASS, but you are always welcome in the back). Comair had everyone's support during their strike.
 
Ya'll are welcome here at Southwest.

Hold the line and don't let up.

I've had many Spirit folks on our jumpseat in/out of FLL/DTW. You guys/gals are a great group of people and deserve better. Stay strong.

-FR8
 
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Quick question. When the Spirit guys walked out, what did the guy's in the out stations do? Did they fly back or are they chillin in their hotels?
 
WAZUP said:
Quick question. When the Spirit guys walked out, what did the guy's in the out stations do? Did they fly back or are they chillin in their hotels?
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I am spitballing here but I would guess that they would just jumpseat home from wherever they were.... I sure wouldn't hang around if a strike was going on...
 
WAZUP said:
Quick question. When the Spirit guys walked out, what did the guy's in the out stations do? Did they fly back or are they chillin in their hotels?
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ALPA was trying to give the company some benefit of doubt and try to get a feel for how negotiations were going the next few days after the deadline and were planning on leaving the crews in the out stations for a few days. So if we settled they could just jump back on line and go.

Spirit airbi have a 72 hour airworthiness window, so after Monday the airplanes will need MX to get them going again.
 
Tail Gunner Joe said:
Looking at this thread here: http://www.airliners.net/aviation-f...8467&searchid=4828467&s=OAG+Changes#ID4828467 Gulfstream International Airlines dba Continental Connection is ramping up their frequencies to the islands from FLL, starting in October.

Does anyone know if this is a normal seasonal increase?
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What difference would it make? As long as they are not flying under Spirit's name they can benefit from the strike. Somebody has to fly the passengers.
 
Tail Gunner Joe said:
Looking at this thread here: http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/4828467/?threadid=4828467&searchid=4828467&s=OAG+Changes#ID4828467 Gulfstream International Airlines dba Continental Connection is ramping up their frequencies to the islands from FLL, starting in October.

Does anyone know if this is a normal seasonal increase?
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Increased flying on Spirit's routes by the competition is encouraged by the Spirit MEC to put pressure on management.
 
sayrejm said:
Just talked to some buddies at Falcon... most of them are furloughed ALPA pilots... they all called in sick. what the guy said above about not blaming the whole pilot group is true. GOOD JOB TO THE FALCON PILOTS FOR SHUTTING IT DOWN!
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Someone might want to tell the FO that worked that flight yesterday to take his resume off the internet. His name, phone numbers and address are all there for people to see.

For FI moderators.. I am not naming names nor am I advocating any action against this person. I am only saying that some who knows him may want to suggest he remove this information from public view.

good luck Guys!
 
j41driver said:
Not sure I recall a Freedom strike. Cuz that's the only reason one could possibly earn that name.
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j41driver,

becket is a west pilot....they use the scab label improperly. Water's down the meaning of it, but it makes them feel better about themselves.
 
Are there any Spirit pilots on this thread? Please let us know when there is a need and/or a way to donate to your cause!
 
How many Continental Scabs did ALPA forgive in order to get the union on the property?
 
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