Continental Update - Page 2

Amanda · 06-06-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebes

I hope that is not the case. Mike thinks he will have trouble holding the wide body flying that he typically bids for, but we shall see.

I think Mike will be OK too! You're lucky he has so much seniority!

Amanda · 06-06-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by madlibs

Aww, Amanda... I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you guys. Did you hear how deep they're saying the furloughs will go? I mean, how far back, seniority-wise?

I think the estimate is 3000 deep... obviously not everyone at once (thankfully).

Nick was hired January 2007 so he may not be in the first group but you really don't know how fast it will happen. I'm hoping things will change and it WON'T happen!

Rebes · 06-07-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

I think the estimate is 3000 deep... obviously not everyone at once (thankfully).

My understanding is that it is 3000 employees, it won't be 3000 pilots.

SWAFOWIFE · 06-07-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

I think the estimate is 3000 deep... obviously not everyone at once (thankfully).

Nick was hired January 2007 so he may not be in the first group but you really don't know how fast it will happen. I'm hoping things will change and it WON'T happen!

Amanda...I am thinking of you...I think you have enough on your plate with looking for a house as well. This is no fun to start your first year of marriage under this stress. I know this is going to sound so cliche (sp??)but I do think it will make the two of you stronger and closer. Lot of Luck sent your way

Amanda · 06-08-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebes

My understanding is that it is 3000 employees, it won't be 3000 pilots.

You're right.
Nick's been checking CAL forum a lot.
It looks like starting in September they will furlough 150 pilots and then another 150 in October and November. Who knows though...

Mistress Trista · 06-08-2008, 09:28 AM

My fingers are crossed for everyone. It's a scary time. Some of these guys, including my dh, have only flown for a living. It will be hard to find something else.

jr_lenz · 06-08-2008, 04:28 PM

gosh that kinda news makes for a fun summer! hopefully things will change and it wont happen.

AnnaRose · 06-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Wow, with gas supposedly to reach $5 this summer, I don't know how or when these airlines are supposed to keep in business. Amanda- good to hear that Steve should be ok. Thats great news.

Amanda · 06-08-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnaRose

Wow, with gas supposedly to reach $5 this summer, I don't know how or when these airlines are supposed to keep in business. Amanda- good to hear that Steve should be ok. Thats great news.

Anna- Steve is Lauren's hubby. Nick may NOT be OK!
P.S. I AM happy for Steve though and anyone else not dealing with this.

Tallgrl98 · 06-09-2008, 09:10 AM

Did you guys notice that the top 2 execs are going to forego their pay for the year? That is extremely rare in this industry - it's remiscent of what the GM pres did (Can't think of his name right now). That floors me and says a lot about their leadership. Of course, the cynic in me wonders if they will also forego bonuses, which is what usually makes up the bulk of their salary. Regardless, I thought that was pretty cool.

I will keep all of you in my prayers during this time.

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Mistress Trista Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, Tn Posts: 554 Recipes: Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Continental Update My fingers are crossed for everyone. It's a scary time. Some of these guys, including my dh, have only flown for a living. It will be hard to find something else. __________________ I tried to be good...but I got bored.

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jr_lenz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 888 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Continental Update gosh that kinda news makes for a fun summer! hopefully things will change and it wont happen. __________________ He wasn't sure he wanted a baby sister, but he loved her the moment he saw her.

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AnnaRose Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 339 Recipes: Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Continental Update Wow, with gas supposedly to reach $5 this summer, I don't know how or when these airlines are supposed to keep in business. Amanda- good to hear that Steve should be ok. Thats great news. __________________ "A person travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it..."

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Tallgrl98 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 118 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Continental Update Did you guys notice that the top 2 execs are going to forego their pay for the year? That is extremely rare in this industry - it's remiscent of what the GM pres did (Can't think of his name right now). That floors me and says a lot about their leadership. Of course, the cynic in me wonders if they will also forego bonuses, which is what usually makes up the bulk of their salary. Regardless, I thought that was pretty cool. I will keep all of you in my prayers during this time.

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