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01-10-2010, 08:36 PM

#151

BHopper88

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Yea it's pretty funny seeing a pic of Jerry and brad on "vacation" in Vietnam posted on his facebook page. Hmmmmm

01-11-2010, 05:52 AM

#152

PSACFI

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Originally Posted by John Pennekamp

Your idea isn't as wild as you think it is. It's actually pretty likely.

What are the chances of recalls for ASA if they move 6 airplanes and the associated crews out to Vietnam?

I guess it might be hard to determine if the you don't know if the crews would all be ASA or all Skywest or a mix.

01-11-2010, 08:07 AM

#153

John Pennekamp

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Originally Posted by PSACFI

I don't think it will affect furloughs. But that's just my opinion. I really don't see anyone coming back until Spring 2011

01-11-2010, 08:13 AM

#154

PSACFI

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Originally Posted by John Pennekamp

I don't think it will affect furloughs. But that's just my opinion. I really don't see anyone coming back until Spring 2011

Makes sense with PBS coming online. Something drastic would have to happen like getting some Mesa flying or the economy turning around.

01-12-2010, 04:13 AM

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John Pennekamp

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Originally Posted by PSACFI

Makes sense with PBS coming online. Something drastic would have to happen like getting some Mesa flying or the economy turning around.

I agree....

01-12-2010, 06:53 AM

#156

JumpSeater

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Originally Posted by afterburn81

... Still, though the picture with the dogs in the background was quite amusing.

Those were the crew meals.

01-12-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by John Pennekamp

I have recently learned that the way they will do this is to give the pilots who go an 18 month COMA (unpaid leave of absence) from ASA. They will then be hired by the Vietnamese airline and be their employees for the duration.

Pretty much the same way the XJT MEC did with the flybe deal.