UAL Furloughs..
Another 600 to hit the street soon.
844 on the street already.
The active pilot population is expected to trend down to about 7800 from slightly over 10,000
Fleet plan is 520 aircraft, 400 Narrow bodies and about 120 widebodies. A 767 is not considered a widebody at UAL for pay purposes.
It wouldn't surprise me if there was another 1000 laid off in 2003 - this is just my two cents, but for every 3 RJs delivered the Mainline loses another station. The Company Word has it that every station within 700 miles of a hub that is not a hub will be RJ Express.
All of the 767-200s to be grounded, and only to operate 20 of the 747-400's.
Right now the pilots are voting on ERP II (Economic Recovery Plan) which includs an 18 % pay cut........
And I think it will pass.
For me, a 17 Year 767 Captain, goes from $242.55 to $197.05 per hour. Fortunately, I never owned a new car in my life and I never bought the Captains house, so I will be ok. Just three lazy ex wives to support.