Why are Jazz Pilots so Happy?

[Guest Mike Sowsun]

Is it just me or am I missing something? What is there for the Jazz pilots

to celebrate?

I can't see how it is possible to immediately transfer the AC RJ's to JAZZ

without incurring huge training costs for both AC and JAZZ. Increased

training costs

just aren't possible right now.

The Press release I saw said the following:

"It is Jazz's intention to introduce between 25 to 30 new regional

jet aircraft in the 70-seat range, subject to the successful completion of

the

restructuring and obtaining competitive proposals from aircraft

manufacturers."

I read that paragraph as saying they would like to introduce new Regional

Jets

sometime in the future if ACPA lets them and if Jazz can afford them.

"These agreements also provide the necessary flexibility we require going

forward," added Randell. "This includes no guarantees related to fleet size

or

job security, which in today's competitive environment, is an essential

ingredient for a successful airline."

I read that paragraph as saying Jazz will have total freedom to get rid of

the

aircraft and layoff at short notice as needed.

Maybe someone can fill in the details as to what the JAZZ Agreement actually

says.

Mike Sowsun