http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09119/966409-455.stm
Service ends August 18 for both cities
United will begin the routes Sept. 2nd
Service ends August 18 for both cities
United will begin the routes Sept. 2nd
More jobs lost on the front line,
Will PIT still have a Station Director, Ramp Manager, Customer Service Manager, Admin Manager, and Shift Manager in Charge of Shining Shoes?
The same managerial structure they had with 400+ flights a day.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_622918.html"It was a tough business decision, but the flights were removed because the routes were underperforming," said Michelle Mohr, spokeswoman for Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways. The airline has no other changes planned at this time, she said.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09120/966584-28.stmRobin Urbanski, spokeswoman for Chicago-based United, said her company was unaware that US Airways was planning to cut those routes.
Hmmm...some inconsistencies hereJoAnn Jenny, Allegheny County Airport Authority spokeswoman, said officials were aware that US Airways could drop its flights so they approached United. "Basically we told our story that there's a strong demand for nonstop West Coast flights. It seems like it was a good fit for them."
Just look to the West. We don't have the sharpest management by any means.Sad news indeed! Somebody is doing something wrong since these flight are rather full most of the time!
The crew base has already been eliminate!I don't know much about airlines, but this move seems to make sense assuming, by elmininating these long haul flights they can eliminate pilot/crew bases in PIT.