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[usfa304]

OH NO...I didn't just suggest an Xmas bonus for the tip tier...
Santa's not going to be good to me this year...

 

[USCREW]

I totally agree...but it's time to give them the binocculars they need, perhaps in the form of an Xmas bonus!!

The commute from PIT will be unbelievable. I've heard that some people are considering DRIVING to DCA! That's just nuts. It's way too far to drive both ways for every trip.

 

[usfa304]

Of course, I see a business opportunity here....all one needs to do is buy a HUGE Winnebego and use it back and forth. HE!!, I'd even equip it with IN-DRIVE entertainment....

 

[SKY HIGH]

My condolences to all PIT based employees, I'll try to come up to Pittsburgh some time and talk to the old timers there that I know.

sky high states: GOOD People, them Burghers.
Alittle hard to understand, though (click link): http://www.yappinyinzers.com/

<EG>

only stating opinions

 

[USCREW]

OH NO...I didn't just suggest an Xmas bonus for the tip tier...
Santa's not going to be good to me this year...

I can send you a big block of cheese (circa 1992)...compliments of USAir

 

[usfa304]

Now if only that came with Health Insurance........................and not just for the cheese...

 

[Be Careful What You Wish For.]

I've heard people have driven PIT/PHL. What about taking a train? Why not SWA?

 

[USCREW]

Of course, I see a business opportunity here....all one needs to do is buy a HUGE Winnebego and use it back and forth. HE!!, I'd even equip it with IN-DRIVE entertainment....

The RSVs should jump on this since they will never fly again! JK

 

[beachboy]

Oh....if only that silly little contract didnt stand in the way.......

If only. Oh so many ways around it. More ways around that technicality then holes in a block of Swiss Cheese. Side Letter City h34r:

 

[usfa304]

To get back on topic, I absolutely feel for what's gone down in PIT, I was based there for 21 years. It just sickens me to see what that base has been reduced to, as well as all the other 'viable bases' this company has managed to throw to the lions.

I wouldn't wish commuting on my worst enemy, but to choose it vs. have it thrusted upon you is a totally different scenario. PIT is going to have very limited sevice, which is going to make their commute even more challenging, no matter where they go. They need to focus on alternative cities, as well as devising creative commutes through different cities. It's no fun no matter how you look at it. I just hope that all this will not be in vain down the road.

One day, we will be repaid for all our efforts...one way or another........

 

[Be Careful What You Wish For.]

If only. Oh so many ways around it. More ways around that technicality then holes in a block of Swiss Cheese. Side Letter City h34r:

It's a great idea but how would that help change a horrid commute?

 

[beachboy]

No one can help the commute. But instead of 900 plus being effected with possible bumping and countless others with VAC and other loss of senority, it limits it to 300. It not a great solution but would minimize the impact.

 

[USCREW]

One day, we will be repaid for all our efforts...one way or another........

I wish! :unsure:

I was in PIT for ten years. You could find me boarding at R32 during blizzards.

 

[Be Careful What You Wish For.]

No one can help the commute. But instead of 900 plus being effected with possible bumping and countless others with VAC and other loss of senority, it limits it to 300. It not a great solution but would minimize the impact.

I'm curious how the 900 number came to be-at best I've read 311(minus who ever is not up for the commute)or at worst 500 F/As.

 

[usfa304]

I totally agree with Beachboy, in order for this to have minimum impact for the Flight Crews...can't speak for the ground crews....the bid should be opened to PHX as an East Coast Base. The impact would balance out, thereby NOT affecting the junior end of our seniority, which somehow have always managed to catch the FULL impact of the decisions that are made around here.