Tranny flush bid

[scoreboardII]

DEN is a non starter cause everyone from head shed says "it won't be DEN".

Just like they said about LAS, MCO, BWI, MDW....

The circle of life all over again.

 

[GuppyWN]

LAX?

First time I've hear that!

But, as we Ppruners say..........

Wifey like!

 

[Capn Butthead]

I've heard LAX from several swapa people...take that for what it's worth but it will be the jumping off point for Hawaii. They said it's even being opened in spite of all of the crazy labor laws in California.

 

[fam62c]

I've heard LAX from several swapa people...take that for what it's worth but it will be the jumping off point for Hawaii. They said it's even being opened in spite of all of the crazy labor laws in California.

It would be cool if they could add a few bases like DEN, LAX, BNA, STL, MKE, TPA, etc. Almost everybody could find a base they like and more people could live at home which would have to be good for morale. For junior SW pilots it's going to be a mighty long trip up the seniority list even with growth, the more that seniority list can be broken up (within reason) the better. 20+ years in the right seat of a 737 would be better if you could be based at home. It seems like this might be something to go for in the next contract because more money might be tough to come by in this economy. QOL is a huge selling point and mini-bases might be in innovative feature that other carriers don't have, it could work once SW gets back to one fleet type....just a thought. We'll have to see what the future brings, hopefully good things.

 

[chris69]

Since nobody is discussing the content of GK's letter, the rumors from a strategic standpoint "heard from those in the know" as always, that are probably pure fantasy - but seem somewhat verified by GK's letter - if SL10 is voted in by all parties, are as follows:
-3rd A/C type.
-9k pilots - once economy gets on track (it has to first).
-TPA/MCO joint base.
-ATL base - obviously.
-No DEN for previous problems noted - which means it will probably happen like the others that had problems noted prior.
-Alaska, HI, Caribbean, Mexico, S. America.
-50% DAL growth once new term and Wright A. is gone.
-LAX regional base (highly probable) w/ETOPS -similar to TPA/MCO, or
-SAN (low probable) can only wish.

Point is, growth, retirements, movement, optimism and hope all solve many problems caused by low moral on both sides due to SLI. Seems to be GK's solution to forced marriage.