Electra

There isn't much, the hotel is right next to the airport and a commercial park, and it's a long walk to Denny's and the nearest crop of FF places. I can't recommend the food at Lofte's behind the Candlewood, but it's doable in a pinch and not a bad place for a beer. You might meet a few people in training (again, as many have mentioned beforehand, often someone running training is in there, too, so be on good behavior) who can give you some tips. The good news is that the light rail now runs down W. Temple, with a stop just up the street from the hotels. Red Iguana is a perpetual fav.

waflyboy

I thought the food at Lofty's was reasonably good... but I haven't been there in a while. And, as mentioned, an encounter with current Skywest folk wouldn't be surprising.

I haven't stayed in SLC in about five years.... but if the light rail is within walking distance, the ride to the iconic Red Iguana would definitely be worth the trip! Go early or expect a good long wait at dinner time.

PA31

You'll want a car or a buddy with one for any reasonable dining options during training.

Blackwing

Meh. The light rail line makes it easy to get downtown or to the grocery store.

bender

In 18 months on the Bro I took a jumpseater in the actual with a full boat once. It's not about the length of flight but almost always about running up against ZFW. Kids and a light cargo load might be able to get you in the jumpseat but make sure the captain knows you are trying to get on.

celticpilot

That jumpseat is a torture device. Honestly, the most uncomfortable I have experienced in my short time here. Only did it for a Fam flight and don't want to do it again.

John 3:16

Folks, couple of dumb questions - just been reading some other threads about American Eagle voting no to a TA.

Does that have any effect on other regionals, specifically SkyWest? I understand that it's a different company, but the flavor of those threads are that there will be industry-wide implications and ripples. What would those be?

Also, what's a MEC?

skypilot35

MEC: Master Executive Council.
The way I understand it, I am sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, the MEC is a group of union representatives elected by the union membership. The MEC represents the union's position and negotiates contracts and pay. The MEC decides (by vote) whether or not to put a contract proposed by the company to vote.

skypilot35

Here's my opinion on the first part of your question, does eagle's vote have any effect on other regionals, specifically Skywest? If so, why?

Short answer: Yes
As to the why: American Airlines (AA) stated that it would award contracts to regionals other than American Eagle if the TA was voted down. If American follows through with the threat then other regionals like Skywest, Mesa, Republic, etc. will get the contracts that Eagle was supposed to receive if they took it up the rear end with a concessionary contract.

Here's what I think, not that you asked. The Eagle pilot group did an awesome thing today by voting no. They have made a statement with which the majority of regional pilots will agree. In essence, the statement being we are tired of getting the skin worked off our backs for minimum wage while profits abound. We are worth more than that and are in a position to leverage our profession.

Republic has a similar vote pending. I think the vote closes on April 4th. If the Republic pilot group follows suit, there will be a definitive message (ripple) sent across the industry.

That's my 2 cents worth.

rcfd13

I only had someone in the actual jumpseat once. The FA's seat was deferred so the back was limited to 29 but we had the numbers to take 30 provided one person sit in the actual jumpseat.

I was never able to get 31 on board.