Next Base ?

Reply Subscribe

Page 1 of 9

Last »

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

04-08-2024, 01:55 PM

madmax757

Gets Weekends Off

Thread Starter

Joined APC: Jun 2010

Position: seated - facing forward

Posts: 1,083

Next Base ?

Heard that our next new base will be West Coast. So choices I could see as of now. ONT, SFO, sAN or PDX. We’ve really expanded in all of those cities and have our own dedicated gate in PDX now.

I’ve been in and out of ONT and SFO a lot and those have been pretty full.

Thoughts ?

04-08-2024, 02:11 PM

AJay3

On Reserve

Joined APC: Jun 2022

Posts: 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmax757

Someone correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t CA have some pretty strict work rules when it comes to required uninterrupted breaks and what not for those based in Cali? I’d be curious to see how we would comply with that with our already tight turn arounds.

04-08-2024, 02:13 PM

OpenClimb

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jun 2014

Position: A320 CA

Posts: 491

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmax757

It's my understanding that California has some pretty burdensome labor laws that could squelch any interest in opening a base there. I haven't researched it to any extent, but I guess there's a chance airlines could be exempt or maybe partially exempt from state laws because Federal laws have already spelled out maximum workday hours, rest hours, etc.

I would guess we'd have enough folks excited about a California base that staffing wouldn't be a problem.

04-08-2024, 02:16 PM

fcoolaiddrinker

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Dec 2012

Posts: 2,163

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJay3

There’s been some recent legislation addressing the issue. Basically a carveout exemption for flight crew assuming there’s no cba language.

04-08-2024, 02:43 PM

hercretired

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2021

Posts: 1,341

There has not been a new, "created from zero" crew base by any airline in California in many years. Maybe Avelo or Breeze but major 121 airline, ULCC included, is none.

This is due to California labor laws, specifically maternity leave, and some other "pro worker rights" stuff.

https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore...-work-us-2023/

https://thehill.com/changing-america...orkers-report/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/care...1bB3t6#image=2

04-08-2024, 02:45 PM

Stayontarget

Almost there

Joined APC: Apr 2021

Posts: 1,311

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcoolaiddrinker

There’s been some recent legislation addressing the issue. Basically a carveout exemption for flight crew assuming there’s no cba language.

I missed the carve out portion of the rules.

I have heard the two west coast bases rumor as well. Besides our current or pending bases cities with leading ops are…

14. SFO
15. RDU
16. CUN
17. ONT
18. SAN
19. BWI
20. SLC

04-08-2024, 03:27 PM

AutoBrksMedium

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2024

Posts: 104

With the upcoming furloughs I can't imagine new bases opening up anytime soon.

04-08-2024, 03:47 PM

Russs

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2021

Posts: 114

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoBrksMedium

With the upcoming furloughs I can't imagine new bases opening up anytime soon.

what is this guy smoking

04-08-2024, 03:48 PM

spooldup

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jun 2021

Position: Joystick Operator

Posts: 903

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stayontarget

I definitely think we will see SFO or ONT? Something with our own gates or plenty of them. Whatever it is, seeing west coast bases means we will see a nice seniority spread across the system again.