skywatch

I would say that the Congress and the Colgan families (and then the FAA) are clearly to thank for the ATP, that seems obvious. At least the MEC did not fight against it, it would seem. The fact that the $240 has not been refunded at this point seems ludicrous.

FloridaGator

Anything is possible.

But what is far more likely is that it will operate as is unless a MASSIVE concessionary agreement is made. The only benefit Comair provides Delta at this point is the flexibility to add flight hours during the busy season and subtract hours during the slow season.

This is largely accomplished by the bad reserve system and ability to adjust the min line values somewhat. Aircraft productivity is not a priority (if that statement doesn't make me master of the obvious).

If this benefit is no longer a "benefit" to delta, the best theory I've heard is that the 50 seaters will be returned as the leases come due and the 70's & 90's will be transferred to someone else (The ASA - Skywest - Xjet conglomerate?).

Back to topic... ANY of the above possibilities are not worth anything to anyone below seniority number 400.

Small amounts of research show that if you are furloughed at the time of a merger....you just get stapled to the bottom of the new SLI list.

1100 (or so) pilots will receive NO BENEFIT from this merger fund. If the Comair MEC tells everyone different, they are lying to keep your money.

As stated two posts prior..... It is time to return the merger fund money.

mmaviator

Like everyone else has said....we paid into the merger fund 'expecting' to be merged at some point. Since said merger didn't happen, we should all get out money back especially since a lot of us aren't there anymore. BTW, I'm glad I didn't pay into the 'dooms day 2012 emergency life pack fund'. It is time to return the merger fund money.

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-col...ance-insurance

Boomer

Just a little bad news for the guys looking forward to ATPs and ACARS in 2011...

Delta can make these announcements because they know Comair only has 28 days left.

And they only told Failblazer, so he could warn us.

evilboy

Damn you man, I hate you ...............but funny as hell.

Paok

So I got awarded four weeks of crap vacation that I dont want to use. Can I sell this back to the company or do I have to wait for the furlough. Also can u just chose to not use the vacation and put it back in the bank and who do you talk to about vaca. Thanks!!!

BlueMoon

The selling window for 2011 vacation happened back in Sept...and nope you got to use it. Only way out is to change bases and maybe they won't have those weeks.

Or quit and get a vacation pay out.

Essentially you can trade it with open weeks or another pilot, but you can't rebank it.

So long Comair folks, my last official day was Saturday. Take care

Lowlevel

Welcome to the world of "I used to work at Comair."!

BitterOHFO

This could be a new thread title! Should have just as many posts pretty soon.

ReadyToQuit

You can add one more to who turned in their regisnation.