Posted on 02/16/2019 11:53:16 PM PST by blueplum
Full title: Southwest Airlines declares an 'operational emergency' due to grounded jets and 'threatens to fire mechanics who don't show up for work' as hundreds of planes are delayed or canceled
Southwest Airlines has declared an 'operational emergency' due to grounded jets and threatened to fire mechanics who don't show up for work, according to reports. In a company memo seen by CNBC the carrier said notes from doctors were needed if they were 'alleging illness' after an unusually high number of planes needed maintenance work. Hundreds of their planes were delayed Friday, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. Up to 100 were canceled, more than any other US airline.
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we didnt;t make less than our subordinates
yeah same here. The overtime was outrageous. But we made more in basic pay and bennies, some management perqs or no one would take a promotional exam.
Fuel isn’t the only cost, but still, your numbers, alone, show fuel at twice the cost.
I think that in 2012 the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association got the bargaining rights for 2700 mechanics. Much easier to lock up mechanics which have their majority in a couple of overhaul base locations.
They had a contract fight last year according to the Dallas paper.
They cant be trusted not to do damage to planes.
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I hope they are not so unscrupulous. I think it would be found out. Officials would be checking who did the maintenance work on a part that failed, and that person would feel some serious heat.
One of the joys of living in California, where unless you are an illegal alien you are a serf.
Is that because of the depreciation, or just the actual cost of flight and crew?
Everything. Crews cost more. Parts. Service. Fuel. Aircraft cost. Parking. Airport fees. Mods.
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