Allegiant Air
10-21-2014, 06:54 PM
#991
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We do out and backs to northern cities from vacations so basically, yes. Our ex-COO (who recently resigned) said that for "efficiency" the AB may ending doing overnights in the future. But the -80 will probably always be day trips. Obviously overnights are still possible bc of MX etc, but basically the company doesn't like to pay for hotels. I don't know what the delivery dates are on the Airbuses, supposedly we'll be buying even more once the A-320 NEOs come out and all the older Buses from Spirit, F9, and Airways come off lease (which we'll probably pay cash for.)
10-21-2014, 09:15 PM
#992
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10-21-2014, 10:15 PM
#993
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Doubt it. All it takes is to make several cities like CVG which already has a lot of flying going in and out into most other bases and that takes the heat off of SFB and PIE from parking too many planes overnite and it allows them to keep all trips day trips.
10-22-2014, 05:13 AM
#994
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I think I do have the secret to Merlot.
Never bid days off.
Bid all trips only. I can't stress this enough. After they award you those trips you are up to the required amount of flying for the month. Choose trips on days you want to work and make the days off the last choices.
You have to realize that what days you want off doesn't matter at all to the person reading your excel spreadsheet and selecting your trips. However, if you put in all flying trips instead they must choose those first.
I won't say my schedules have been perfect since I tried this but I will say they have gotten much better.
Never bid days off.
Bid all trips only. I can't stress this enough. After they award you those trips you are up to the required amount of flying for the month. Choose trips on days you want to work and make the days off the last choices.
You have to realize that what days you want off doesn't matter at all to the person reading your excel spreadsheet and selecting your trips. However, if you put in all flying trips instead they must choose those first.
I won't say my schedules have been perfect since I tried this but I will say they have gotten much better.
10-22-2014, 08:19 AM
#995
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Looks like someone else is unhappy with Merlot, they are suing for breach of contract and misrepresentation
Island Air sues New Zealand-based airline software company for breach of contract - Pacific Business News
Island Air sues New Zealand-based airline software company for breach of contract - Pacific Business News
10-22-2014, 09:32 AM
#996
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Looks like someone else is unhappy with Merlot, they are suing for breach of contract and misrepresentation
Island Air sues New Zealand-based airline software company for breach of contract - Pacific Business News
Island Air sues New Zealand-based airline software company for breach of contract - Pacific Business News
Allegiant is in such good company!
10-22-2014, 04:15 PM
#997
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The difference is that Island Air was smart enough to abandon this POS software. Allegiant will keep kicking this can down the road....
10-22-2014, 07:22 PM
#998
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"According to its website, Merlot Aero has customers around the world, and some of its customers include Air Asia, Allegiant Air, Canadian North Inc., Merpati in Indonesia, Regional Express in Australia, HK Express in Hong Kong, and FlyAfrica."
Allegiant is in such good company!
Allegiant is in such good company!
So sad. Management isn't happy with merlot either. Its too good. They are looking for something worse.
10-27-2014, 03:14 PM
#1000
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25million
So I listened to the investor replay and 2 things stood out to me.
1) $25m hit due to not enough crews and having to use sub-service. Who ever stated sub-service hurts wasn't kidding.
2) Maury thinks contracts with dispatchers, FA's and Pilots will be done soon. Are We closer than I thought?
TC
1) $25m hit due to not enough crews and having to use sub-service. Who ever stated sub-service hurts wasn't kidding.
2) Maury thinks contracts with dispatchers, FA's and Pilots will be done soon. Are We closer than I thought?
TC
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