Philly Factor

[mrman]

When WN announced they were coming to PHL, many stated it would be a failure because of the "Philly Factor". Why do you think WN has not seen these problems. I know many employees are transfers. But is this the real reason?

 

[MarkMyWords]

Compare operating 41 flights a day (and the total percentage of their operation that reflects) compared to the 500 flights a day we operate (and the percentage of our operation that reflects). Then toss in the differences in work environments, employee respect and overall company philosophy and you may have your answer.

 

[justaumechanic]

Compare operating 41 flights a day (and the total percentage of their operation that reflects) compared to the 500 flights a day we operate (and the percentage of our operation that reflects). Then toss in the differences in work environments, employee respect and overall company philosophy and you may have your answer.

[post="262258"][/post]​

I think the second part of your post is right on the money.

Southwest knows how to do it and do it well. You play their game or you don't
get to play.

 

[SKY HIGH]

When WN announced they were coming to PHL, many stated it would be a failure because of the "Philly Factor". Why do you think WN has not seen these problems.

Sky high states: but, they have. I've chatted with a WN Flight Attendant online for many years. He knows and he's told me that they do in fact incur operational problems because of------> PHL.

 

[TravelGirl21]

Delays......delays.... and more delays.......yes that is the philly factor.... 😛

 

[delldude]

anyone think of selective screening by trained psyco-smack hiring geeks???

 

[E-TRONS]

This could be why WN is throttling back expansion at PHL. The more aircraft they position at PHL the deeper the delays will dig into their system. It's the proverbial monkey wrench in the clock works 😉

 

[SWAFA30]

This could be why WN is throttling back expansion at PHL.

[post="263017"][/post]​

Southwest Airlines Gives Customers Some Summer Luvin'; Airline Adds Flights to Customers' Favorite Destinations

DALLAS, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly today announced plans to enhance existing nonstop flights in several Southwest Airlines markets. In two summer installments, the airline will add new nonstop flights in the following cities: Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Las Vegas, Long Island/Islip, Oakland, Orlando, Philadelphia
, Raleigh-Durham, San Diego, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach. To take advantage of this new Southwest Airlines service and super low fares, visit:

http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?...wservice_041505 .

"With the delivery of new aircraft, Southwest Airlines continues to add new nonstop service to our Customers' favorite destinations," said Kelly. "Southwest Airlines is adding service to meet high Customer demand and to give our Customers more flight options when traveling."

The 11 additional flights break down as follows:

Beginning July 17, 2005:
* Two additional daily nonstop flights between Las Vegas and San Diego (for a total of 14 daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Las Vegas and Oakland (for a total of 13 daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between San Diego and Oakland (for a total of 18 daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Philadelphia and Orlando (for a total of six daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood (for a total of three daily).

Beginning September 6, 2005:
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Long Island/Islip and Tampa Bay (for a total of three daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Long Island/Islip and Orlando (for a total of five daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Long Island/Islip and West Palm Beach (for a total of three daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Baltimore/Washington and Tampa Bay (for a total of six daily).
* One additional daily nonstop flight between Raleigh-Durham and Orlando (for a total of three daily).

Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest airline in terms of domestic Customers boarded, currently serves 59 cities in 31 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest Airlines currently operates more than 2,900 flights a day. The carrier will begin service to Pittsburgh on May 4, 2005.


http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/prindex.html

 

[FM2436]

Sounds like Southwest is experienceing a little bit of the Philly factor. Does this article suggest Southwest is having troubles keep Philly employees beyond 6-months? Article was taken from the Southwest USAviation message board.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - To speed the hiring of 30 new ramp and provisioning agents, Southwest Airlines offered bonuses of $2,500 to new hires who make it past six-month probationary periods in the $8.75-an-hour jobs.

The ramp agents direct airplanes in and out of gates and load and unload bags and freight, and the provisioning agents stock beverages and snacks on the planes.

Southwest will pay the new employees a $1,250 bonus after 30 days in the jobs, and $1,250 more after the six-month probation.

"It's hard to get that many people quickly," Southwest spokeswoman Melanie Jones said.

Southwest started service at Philadelphia International Airport a year ago with 14 daily flights, and will have 50 daily flights by this summer, the airport's second-largest carrier after US Airways.

 

[jimmyd]

I think the article implies more Southwest PHL growth (more than whats already announced ) is on the way.

 

[flyin2low]

So it's 11.35/hr for six months, then 8.75/hr thereafter.......

 

[FWAAA]

So it's 11.35/hr for six months, then 8.75/hr thereafter.......

[post="270628"][/post]​

$8.75/hr thereafter PLUS the PROFIT sharing, with which US employees would understandably be unfamiliar. 😀

 

[ELP_WN_Psgr]

Year two goes to $10.18 per hour.

 

[wnbubbleboy]

Sounds like Southwest is experienceing a little bit of the Philly factor. Does this article suggest Southwest is having troubles keep Philly employees beyond 6-months? Article was taken from the Southwest USAviation message board.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - To speed the hiring of 30 new ramp and provisioning agents, Southwest Airlines offered bonuses of $2,500 to new hires who make it past six-month probationary periods in the $8.75-an-hour jobs.

The ramp agents direct airplanes in and out of gates and load and unload bags and freight, and the provisioning agents stock beverages and snacks on the planes.

Southwest will pay the new employees a $1,250 bonus after 30 days in the jobs, and $1,250 more after the six-month probation.

"It's hard to get that many people quickly," Southwest spokeswoman Melanie Jones said.

Southwest started service at Philadelphia International Airport a year ago with 14 daily flights, and will have 50 daily flights by this summer, the airport's second-largest carrier after US Airways.

[post="270559"][/post]​

Now's the time to cross over. Seniority rules, days off and shift bids all that stuff. I remember somebody posted complaining how Southwest was moving in PHL and not hiring. Now we are. What's the complaint now?