Status of Flyi - what is the process? Any details?

[Heavy Set]

Can anyone elaborate on the "auction" process that will be going on at Indy Air in early January? What do the pilots know about the situation? Will all flights stop on a certain date or will there be a gradual pull-back? Any details provided? Anything known about potential bidders?

I know there is a lot of speculation at the moment. I wish all Flyi pilots luck and hope things work out for them.

 

[inthewind]

Actually, there are some very interesting rumors flying about Indy, that I don't care to disclose on a public bulletin board. But things may not be nearly as bad as they seem.

 

[Heavy Set]

Actually, there are some very interesting rumors flying about Indy, that I don't care to disclose on a public bulletin board. But things may not be nearly as bad as they seem.

I read on another board that both Mesa and UAL (bankrupt company bidding on a bankrupt company - WTF???) will likely be involved. I had also heard that Jetblue was interested in the IAD gates - no big surprise. Just wondering if flights are supposed to stop on a certain day or if there will be a phased process. What have the pilots been told? I would imagine the CRJ pilots are not too optimistic at this point.

I wish everyone luck and I appreciate any more details into the process, etc.

 

[blueridge71]

They are pursuing bids that will allow continued operation so a stop to the flying is a little premature.

If you've seen the G gates then you'd know it's a safe bet that UAL is trying to get the A gates. Other than that, it is all speculation.

FLYI just launched service to Puerto Rico. I heard them on the radio this morning on the way down there.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

I jumpseated on Indy the other day. ATL-IAD. Everyone was very friendly from the gate agent to the crew. I poked my head up front and asked them if I could catch a ride. THe Cpt had a big dip of in and even offered me one, which I graciously accepted. Seemed to be a very nice group of people, I hope the best works out for everyone involved.

 

[logolight]

Actually, there are some very interesting rumors flying about Indy, that I don't care to disclose on a public bulletin board. But things may not be nearly as bad as they seem.

I've never heard of someone not sharing information that's just a rumor but O.K. My understanding is that furlough notices went out on Wednesday. I don't know how many.

 

[G-Stream]

I just hope they don't do to the crew what Midway did to theirs and leave them stranded with no notice and no ID to get home.

C'mon give us some rumor's to chew on, Im on furlough from there and not getting much info here in the litterbox (aka. Iraq)

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
I've jumpseated on FLYi and they are great group of people. Good luck for a better 2006 to all the fine folks flying the "Blue Ridge".

Regards,

ex-Navy Rotorhead

 

[inthewind]

I've never heard of someone not sharing information that's just a rumor but O.K. My understanding is that furlough notices went out on Wednesday. I don't know how many.

Alright logolight,

Last week I heard that they had won a $330 million verdict against United, that they had a deal with Bombardier for 90 seaters. This came from two seperate sources within Indy that are actively working there. Then last night I got a call that the company was mailing more furlough letters. Basically it looks like a 100% furlough to come with an end date of around Jan 9th.
The reason I don't like to post rumors is they always change and then I look like a friggin' idiot. Ok?

These are still rumors but I believe the furlough one, especially since I've got 1100 shares of stock that are worth more as toilet paper than stock.

 

[DoJetMX]

Furlough Notice TRUE

Got ours in the mail today, effective Jan 7th, without "significant" investment in all or most of assests they plan on ceasing all operations between Jan 7th and the 21st of Jan

 

[inthewind]

Got ours in the mail today, effective Jan 7th, without "significant" investment in all or most of assests they plan on ceasing all operations between Jan 7th and the 21st of Jan

Sorry to hear that, I really missed my days as 'The Librarian' in CVG. What a great bunch of crews that was. Love the dork jet!!!!

 

[logolight]

Alright logolight,

Last week I heard that they had won a $330 million verdict against United, that they had a deal with Bombardier for 90 seaters. This came from two seperate sources within Indy that are actively working there. Then last night I got a call that the company was mailing more furlough letters. Basically it looks like a 100% furlough to come with an end date of around Jan 9th.
The reason I don't like to post rumors is they always change and then I look like a friggin' idiot. Ok?

These are still rumors but I believe the furlough one, especially since I've got 1100 shares of stock that are worth more as toilet paper than stock.

Problem is even if they win the $330 million, it would be worth pennies on the dollar because of the large amounts of debt owed. I don't see the 90 seat CJR either because they can't pay the leases on the 50 seaters. I understand your frustrations. I was there.

 

[DH2WN]

Actually, there are some very interesting rumors flying about Indy, that I don't care to disclose on a public bulletin board. But things may not be nearly as bad as they seem.

I think you should read the newest link in the majors sections. Sounds like my former co-workers were ALL just furloughed today.

 

[say again]

I think you should read the newest link in the majors sections. Sounds like my former co-workers were ALL just furloughed today.

I wish the best of luck, also, to my former "Blue Ridgers"!!!!!!!! Long live the 328.

 

[Always deferred]

GodSpeed to all my fellow Blue-Ridgers. Hands down the most professional pilot group one could ask to be a part of. Best of luck to all.

Shout out to the 4/8/02ers too...

 

[flatspin7]

Good luck all FLYi guys... I wish you all the best.

 

[Drill Sgt. Dad]

It's over, just pull the trigger and take us out of our misery.

 

[AZ Typed]

It's a sad day that all remaining pilots will be furloughed. ACA was a great place to be in the late 90's early 2000's - LGA, BOS, and CVG were made up of the best folks the industry has. ORD was a complete free-for-all and a total blast. I'll never have that much fun again in any career or work with finer people, ever. Turn the page...

AZT

 

[arthompson]

Gods Speed folks. I was a CS Supervisor with ACA in BNA during the UAX days. The pilot group is hands down some of the finest people I've ever known. I work with many former Blueridgers at 9E.