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Old 06-19-2024, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by salt lord
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Hearing through the grapevine that the company and union are in talks of furloughing between 1400-1600 pilots in the coming weeks/months.

Anyone have anything to substantiate or debunk these rumors?
Management "Luvs" us. No way they would furlough!
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Old 06-19-2024, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LAXtoDEN
They’re all in hard denial. SWA won’t be hiring for years. They over hired pilots for expectations of Max 7’s that will never be on property. It doesn’t help when the LCC model is dead. SWA has dug themselves deep into a small margin, small profit airline that can take heavy losses quickly depending on market conditions. I’d say the furlough rumors are valid. They’re going to need to shrink to profitability. SWA will become a niche airline like Allegiant Air.
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Old 06-19-2024, 06:41 PM
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The company didn't know how they'd hadle 1221 furloughs, downgrades, displacemtns and extra etops training that would follow. You think they have a plan now for even more?
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Old 06-19-2024, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by salt lord
Long time lurker, first time poster.

Hearing through the grapevine that the company and union are in talks of furloughing between 1400-1600 pilots in the coming weeks/months.

Anyone have anything to substantiate or debunk these rumors?
dude if you are going to post on here at least make sure you get your facts straight!

they said it’s going to be 2000-2300 pilots!
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Old 06-19-2024, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by salt lord
Long time lurker, first time poster.

Hearing through the grapevine that the company and union are in talks of furloughing between 1400-1600 pilots in the coming weeks/months.

Anyone have anything to substantiate or debunk these rumors?
First I’ve heard of this one. Welcome to the 121 rumor network 😂

Show up, fly, go home (and stay off the forums) and you’ll keep your sanity
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Old 06-19-2024, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LAXtoDEN
They’re all in hard denial. SWA won’t be hiring for years. They over hired pilots for expectations of Max 7’s that will never be on property. It doesn’t help when the LCC model is dead. SWA has dug themselves deep into a small margin, small profit airline that can take heavy losses quickly depending on market conditions. I’d say the furlough rumors are valid. They’re going to need to shrink to profitability. SWA will become a niche airline like Allegiant Air.
Ahhhhh…..perfect timing. One of the top 3 APC trolls has entered the room. How the F have you not been banned from this joint yet?
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Old 06-19-2024, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
Ahhhhh…..perfect timing. One of the top 3 APC trolls has entered the room. How the F have you not been banned from this joint yet?
He's getting closer.
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Old 06-19-2024, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
Ahhhhh…..perfect timing. One of the top 3 APC trolls has entered the room. How the F have you not been banned from this joint yet?
idk at least it keeps it entertaining. Who would want just facts and relevant information anyhow?
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Old 06-19-2024, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
He's getting closer.
Oh please, oh please, oh please 🙏
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Old 06-19-2024, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
The company didn't know how they'd hadle 1221 furloughs, downgrades, displacemtns and extra etops training that would follow. You think they have a plan now for even more?
Great point!
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