SlimBob

If remembering correctly from the Q2 earnings call--- 17 planes from our order in 2022 but the fleet plan shows 24 which means an extra 7 planes not previously considered (and 7 planes with leases ending). They're looking to grow by the numbers in the order while replacing retiring planes with extra planes. ir.spirit.com

Slowhawk

I’m no expert, but on the last call—correct me if I’m wrong—they insinuated that they were in the “final innings” of securing some more planes, outside of existing orders.

gringo

He’s asking about credit, not block.

Crediting 100+ hours a month isn’t difficult at all, if you’re willing to give up some time off. Doing 100+ a month with 15-18 days off, that’s hard to do. 100+ a month with 10-13 days off, not that hard.

HockeyMan

What is considered premium flying for the 200% pay?

dualinput

There is a premium system outlined in the CBA. Kind of hard to explain here. It’s not exactly there for the taking regularly for anyone.

Fah2

If you want to be called on days off for premium trips, you can choose which days and put yourself on a short call (3 hours or less) or longer call list.

If reserve coverage is below a set limit, that day is red. If an uncrewed flight drops, depending on the time to departure scheduling will go to a premium call list.

The priority on the list begins with pilots who have the lowest amount of previous premium block time year to date (and obviously legal to do the flight and doesn’t conflict with regular schedule). If they don’t answer or decline or conflict, they go down the list.

Caveat to short call list, if you answer the phone you must accept the assignment. Short call (Y)list can be any city we fly to, long call (X)list is only in bases.

This is 99% of premium flying. 1% is put in regular open time with a premium designation and picked up first come first serve.

dualinput

Has nothing to do with the rsv grid or red green. Zero

CincoDeMayo

Nor is it based on block time for call out.

MGuy

Pretty sure if you’re only on the x list you can turn the assignment down. On the Y list if you answer you gotta go.

Douglas9

Exactly. The only days I’ve consistently gotten X List trips is Christmas, New Years Eve and Independence Day. Also July has usually been a good month. Any other months is the luck of the draw for me.