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05-30-2017, 03:53 PM

#2561

David Puddy

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Looks like you guys will keep your more comfortable Airbuses for a few extra years - enjoy the comfy cockpit while you can

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2017/04/02/alaska-air-will-keep-virgin-americas-airbus-fleet.aspx

06-01-2017, 07:06 AM

#2562

SuperAerobat

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Originally Posted by Foofighterpilot

Forgive me if this was asked previously. How does VX decide the drops? I know some do it by age and others SSN. Just curious. I am a west coast guy as well.

If I get the interview/offer, I would love to take a JFK slot off their hands haha

06-01-2017, 07:15 AM

#2563

OCCP

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I think seniority within a class is random.

On a side note, the term "drops" is weird. What does it really mean? Why can't pilots just ask questions normally without special terminology!

06-01-2017, 07:18 AM

#2564

BiloxiJack

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The illusion of professionalism. I'm an old hick that lacks it, only drop I know is the rod into the lake.

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Originally Posted by OCCP

I think seniority within a class is random.

On a side note, the term "drops" is weird. What does it really mean? Why can't pilots just ask questions normally without special terminology!

06-01-2017, 07:34 AM

#2565

Foofighterpilot

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Originally Posted by OCCP

I think seniority within a class is random.

On a side note, the term "drops" is weird. What does it really mean? Why can't pilots just ask questions normally without special terminology!

I agree, I only used it because that is what everyone else has used to define it. It makes no sense to me.

06-01-2017, 07:37 AM

#2566

Foofighterpilot

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Question to anyone. Is VX still on their pay scale or have they incorporated AK's after the merger? I realize the merger is still in progress.

06-01-2017, 08:58 AM

#2567

IDIOTPILOT

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Originally Posted by Foofighterpilot

Question to anyone. Is VX still on their pay scale or have they incorporated AK's after the merger? I realize the merger is still in progress.

Virgin is still on the same pay scale and will never see Alaska's current pay scale. When the joint agreement is done, everyone will be paid the same, hopefully much higher rates.

06-01-2017, 09:26 AM

#2568

OCCP

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We will be on the same new pay rates by the end of the year.

06-01-2017, 10:31 AM

#2569

ShyGuy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by David Puddy

Looks like you guys will keep your more comfortable Airbuses for a few extra years - enjoy the comfy cockpit while you can

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foo...bus-fleet.aspx

That article was back on Apr 2. Motley Fool is just an analyst guy with his thoughts/opinions. He owns shares of ALG and discloses as such.

06-01-2017, 11:57 AM

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Foofighterpilot

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Originally Posted by IDIOTPILOT

Virgin is still on the same pay scale and will never see Alaska's current pay scale. When the joint agreement is done, everyone will be paid the same, hopefully much higher rates.

Thanks for the response, I figured that was the case but wanted to see if I that was correct.