ASA is furloughing... it's official
07-14-2009, 09:25 AM
#71
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When does ASA's contract expire with DAL? Isn't it 2014 or something like that? Whenever that contract expires is when things will get really messy. I wouldn't be surprised if all the -200s disappear and we only fly the -700s and -900s for Delta. We could lose all of the 70+ seater RJs too or see it transferred to SkyWest, who knows.
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“Through this acquisition, our company will enter into long-term agreements with initial terms of 15 years with Delta at both ASA and SkyWest Airlines, making SkyWest the most significant regional relationship in the Delta Connection program.”
07-14-2009, 09:29 AM
#72
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I know you are pro-ALPA and one of the good guys. But it is fact that there were gains made in ASA's contract. What gains did Skywest make from their last union vote? That's the difference.
07-14-2009, 09:35 AM
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The gains were like intangibles that didn't benefit anyone but SKW pilots (We spell TEAM....."i"-Tea"m-e"). Remember that we haven’t furloughed yet and the company seems to be more willing to take risks with our pilot group in an effort to keep moral high and remain non-union/Pro-Jerry. Once again, a double standard.
07-14-2009, 09:39 AM
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Skywest at least has domiciles besides ATL, if I had know how much that place sucked I never would have taken the job with ASA. Sherman did everyone a favor when he burned that place down
(Better go hide for awhile before the die-hard southerners catch me
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07-14-2009, 09:45 AM
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Trying to blame Skywest or Delta or ALPA politics is not the way to go. We all know the economy is not getting better right now Everyone that came into this industry after 9/11 ought to know how much it is lacking in job security before they forked out all that money for flight school. This career now has the job security of a professional athlete, instead of a 6-term U.S. senator. Everybody has to have a backup plan, side job, or any other creative way to make a living outside of aviation. If you do not, you ought to pickup "150 Best Recession Proof Jobs" by Laurence Shatkin and start looking for a backup plan.
07-14-2009, 10:09 AM
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07-14-2009, 10:36 AM
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My favorite part of reading this thread has been all the AllATPs "Airline Career Fast Track Program" ads splattered around the borders. "Hey kids! In 90 days you TOO can be collecting unemployment like a REAL AIRLINE pilot!". 
This quote from our resident GooJet cheerleader also made me laugh.
This quote from our resident GooJet cheerleader also made me laugh.
07-14-2009, 10:44 AM
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Looks like another United Nations post - a little flamebait, a little thread drift, a little of everything.
Try to stay on track, eh? Or I'm going to have to agree with Gunga Galunga (whatever kind of name is that??
) Don't make me give out infractions; I really don't like to do that.
Looks like another United Nations post - a little flamebait, a little thread drift, a little of everything.
Try to stay on track, eh? Or I'm going to have to agree with Gunga Galunga (whatever kind of name is that??
) Don't make me give out infractions; I really don't like to do that.
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