Trans States

[KingAirer]

Trans States to become the new ACA?

 

[KingAirKiddo]

Huh? Any details or just unsubstantiated crew room rumor?

 

[CHQ Pilot]

To me its just rumor but on the employee bus today a Trans State pilot said they reached a deal today with UAL for 25 ERJ-145s out of IAD and ORD. Said a press release was set for tomorrow. I'll believe it when it's official.

 

[nck4857]

It's official, the company just put out the memo tonight. Up to 25 RJ's in ORD & Dulles.

 

[Machdog1]

This f'in sucks!!!!!

 

[MD80DRVR]

This f**king rocks!! I thought I was gonna get furloughed AGAIN.

 

[stillaboo]

Right outta' the TSA lounge

Memo
To: All Trans States Airlines Employees
From: Rick Leach
Date: July 9, 2003
Re: United Express
Trans States Airline has just reached an agreement with United Airlines to become a partner and operate select portions of the United Express service. The ink is barely dry on the Memo of Understanding, so there aren’t a lot of details available right now, but we are very excited and wanted to share this information with you all as soon as possible.

It is anticipated that the markets we will primarily feed will be Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Chicago (ORD) utilizing up to 25 50-seat regional jets.

United’s press release states “This new agreement takes two airlines with proven operational excellence and creates a business relationship that will benefit United’s customers in terms of service and on-time performance”, again reinforcing the fact that each of you are excelling in your jobs and making the major airlines take notice of Trans States Airlines.

This does not in any way affect our relationship with American or U.S. Airways so you shouldn’t notice any changes at all. We will keep you all apprised of new information as it becomes available to us – again, just wanted to keep you as informed as possible.

Congratulations to each of you on this significant development in the Trans States operation.

 

[stillaboo]

ACA can hardly be pleased by this announcement.

So far, SKYW, MESA, Air Wisky, TSA . . . anyone else want to fly RJ's for UA?

So, just to get the facts straight:

SKYW agreed to put 50 seat rates on a 70 seat, and then, wah-la, an MOU.

Mesa agreed to small raises that equaled concessionary pay to their 'real peers', and then, wah-la, an MOU.

Air Wiskey agreed to concessions and then, wah-la, an MOU.

TSA . . . did you agree to concessions, are you poorly paid, or are you flying equipment for a rate that is dissimilar?

Nobody rides for free!
-Boo!

 

[TSA Pilot]

TSA . . . did you agree to concessions, are you poorly paid, or are you flying equipment for a rate that is dissimilar?

Our rates right now are generally higher than Mesa's(by a dollar or two) and we get block or better not credit time. We did agree to a 2 year contract extension with COLA pay increases. Our management has been trying to get us to agree to 70 seat RJ pay that equaled Mesa's down to the penny. Our MEC told them to shove it.

TSA Pilot

 

[stillaboo]

Our management has been trying to get us to agree to 70 seat RJ pay that equaled Mesa's down to the penny. Our MEC told them to shove it.

Funny, I had heard that Mesa pilots forced everyone to take concessions, yet somehow, you did not take concessions, and yet you still got growth.

This is true leadership! A small gain, yes, but these small gains will add up over time. Way to fight the good fight and lead by example TSA!

-Boo!