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[waveflyer]

guys- we'll know when we're supposed to know- and it'll be clear. in meantime- my grandmother told me never to put all my eggs in one basket- Always keep progressing- always keep putting yourself in situations where you learn

 

[328dude]

I guess you preside over the interview team...or perhaps you are the gate keeper of the SWA culture. Are you a poolie or waiting for an interview?

I would guess half the interview team is on this board after having dinner with one member and he brought this site up. Careful what you wish for.

 

[navigatro]

SWA reduced fleet growth

Did anyone else see the press release where SWA announced reduced 2008 fleet growth?
New projected growth is 5 to 10 aircraft (as opposed to 19.)

 

[F16TJ]

Mr. Kelly just announced this morning that our growth/reduction in growth for '08 would only be "five to ten aircraft". That will definitely kick the "new hire classes" can down the road a bit.

 

[gordon24]

Southwest Airlines trims its 2008 expansion plan 8:24 AM CT


[SIZE=-1]09:39 AM CST on Tuesday, December 4, 2007

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[SIZE=-1]By TERRY MAXON / The Dallas Morning News
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Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it is cutting its planning growth in 2008 to five or 10 new airplanes, compared to the original 34 airplanes it had planned and the 19 airplanes it had retrenched to earlier in 2007.
Southwest chief executive officer Gary Kelly said the carrier's "operating revenue performance quarter-to-date has been solid rising roughly three percent per ASM on a year-over-year capacity increase of almost six percent.
"However, we are concerned about growing evidence of slowing economic growth that would inevitably affect passenger demand, coupled with a surge in energy prices," he said in a press release.
The slowing of its fleet expansion will mean that Southwest will still grow its capacity four to five percent in 2008, he said.

 

[zippy32]

Anybody want to guess what this does to the prospect of classes in Jan?

 

[jke406]

wow, it looks like Tanker Clown might have been right after all.

Tone, maybe you should go back to burying your head in the sand when you hear bad news. great plan.

As for you ordering someone not to post on a public forum...what a tool. this ain't the AF any more, bud.

 

[MJG]

Anybody want to guess what this does to the prospect of classes in Jan?

Depends if they are short on FO's right now. If so, slowing growth will only slightly decrease the numbers I would imagine. More like 2 classes a month vs. 3.

 

[cherry20's]

Heard from Orlando CP this morning that he thinks it will be more like 3-5 new planes next year. Said that they would only need 250 pilots max next year if that holds up? I don't like the sound of that for sure. There not even going to empty the pool next year unless the price of oil comes down! I'm sure hoping this all changes as next year comes around, but it doesn't look good for people in the bottom of the pool. Let alone the people that haven't interviewed yet!?!

 

[BlueandWhite]

The word I heard today is 3 classes in Jan of 24 each. I've heard of dates, but I'll wait to see what others hear. PD had off today, but will be back tomorrow.

My guess is even with slowed growth, training will start in Jan, but probably end sometime during the year (like '07). I have no clue what will happen to interviews.

 

[jke406]

The word I heard today is 3 classes in Jan of 24 each. I've heard of dates, but I'll wait to see what others hear. PD had off today, but will be back tomorrow.

My guess is even with slowed growth, training will start in Jan, but probably end sometime during the year (like '07). I have no clue what will happen to interviews.

bro, no one gives a rat's @ss about your "guess." you're not even on the property and you think you're a GD expert.

 

[bugchaser]

My guess is eveOriginally Posted by BlueandWhite
The word I heard today is 3 classes in Jan of 24 each. I've heard of dates, but I'll wait to see what others hear. PD had off today, but will be back tomorrow.
n with slowed growth, training will start in Jan, but probably end sometime during the year (like '07). I have no clue what will happen to interviews.

My advice to you guys in the pool is to enjoy your family, friends, hobbies or whatever until your phone rings. Trying to predict if and when you will be on property is a futile effort. Relax, live your life and see what happens. I believe that the front office is reading the handwriting on the wall and is preparing the company for a coming economic downturn, recession or whatever you want to call it. I know it sucks for all of you, but the company may be better off in the future because of their caution at this time. Like many times in the past, we will be in a good position to take advantage of opportunities that may arise out of this economic cycle. But who knows, maybe oil will go back to $50 bucks (can't believe I just said that), the dollar will rebound, and all will be back on track. Time will tell. Merry Christmas!

 

[ballgag]

bro, no one gives a rat's @ss about your "guess." you're not even on the property and you think you're a GD expert.

Holy crap...chill out dude. The guy was just stating his opinion, he does have that right. My opinion is you lack female companionship and the 'Don't ask Don't tell' didn't work for ya......

 

[Tanker Clown]

Hate to tell you "I told you so", but, I told you so. Sorry guys. Wish I was wrong. Looks like other carriers are trimming domestic capacity and looking at losses. I'm sure they'll have to hire a few folks in '08.

 

[jke406]

Holy crap...chill out dude. The guy was just stating his opinion, he does have that right. My opinion is you lack female companionship and the 'Don't ask Don't tell' didn't work for ya......

very creative.

get back into your gimp suit, poolie!

 

[ballgag]

very creative.

get back into your gimp suit, poolie. if you're even lucky enough to be a poolie.

Yes, you can be my beotch....

 

[Tanker Clown]

For the record, I think everyone should know that Ballgag and jke496 recently broke up. It's been hard on both of them...I said "hard on"....uh huh huh huh.

 

[737 Pylt]

I said "hard on"....uh huh huh huh.

You seem to be an expert on it too!:laugh:

737

 

[sf34dvr]

Keep the faith

Hey guys consider this,

In the past, other majors have continued to interview, hire and train at full throttle all the way up to the date they learn the economy is tanking. Resulting in large furloughs. This is not the SWA way. And we (poolies) are better off for it.

Wouldn't you rather be in the pool and continue working at your present job, (saving for first year pay, enjoying senority, etc.) and begin training at SWA when things turn around, without fear of a furlough.

As a 6-20 poolie I know the excitement of getting the call, anticipating an early '08 class date and suffering with bad news on top of bad news. We will all get there. It may be take a while. But working for SWA will undoubtably be worth it.

Keep the faith. We are in good hands with SWA management.

 

[Tanker Clown]

You seem to be an expert on it too!:laugh:

737

What's wrong General? Jealous it takes a double dose of Viagra to get one? I see your trolling the SWA threads looking for a pick me up since the gloomy DAL news came out?