Ok, just HAD to share this one.
An anecdote to enlighten folks on how this place is being managed.
Read this on our pilot forum.
One of our guys was on a hotel bus to the airport the other day.
He gets talking to another pilot, an A320 f/o.
The A320 guy said he received a 3am "wake up call" from the crew desk.
They had an assignment for him.
Of course, he
Refused the Assignment, and went back to sleep.
Because ..... he
Works at Frontier!!!
He took a voluntary furlough several years ago and went to work elsewhere.
He said this was the 2nd Time in 6 months that this had happened.
This is the "small stuff", nuts and bolts!
And folks are surprised with the airline's performance?
I also read that yesterday, the 11th, was a banner day for cancellations.
Glad I don't have to rely on the commercial airline system for my livelihood.
I don't think FAB intended to dog you.
Another "lost in translation".
His point is akin to the Weather Channel making a big deal about the Summer heat (or, same thing in Winter).
Happens EVERY year, but everyone seems to act surprised.
I guess, if they didn't, people wouldn't have anything to break those "uncomfortable silences" at the bar or dinner parties.
Same thing at the airline.
We KNOW the Summer and Winter will kick our arse in some respect.
Some years worse than others (see Summer 2000, though some folks refuse to believe it).
Despite the warnings/pleadings of seasoned airline employees, 20,30,40+ yrs,
mgt has shown a penchant for failing to prepare for the inevitable.
As if they intentionally disregard the warnings/suggestions from employees.
In effect, cutting off one's nose to spite the face.
And WE (pax and crew) suffer the consequences ... Year after year!
My 2 centavos.
ps - FAB, Not trying to put words in your mouth.
Just how I read your post. I didn't see it as malicious intent.
My apologies if I should step on toes.