Local 70 Reserve Update
Mar 6, 2005

In this Issue:

• Displacement news

Over the past week I have taken several calls regarding the possible upcoming displacements from the PIT domicile and its possible impact on the more junior flight attendants in PHL. I did contact In-flight Planning in Tempe, AZ and at this point there is not a lot to report. I will attempt to pass along what we do know right now. 

Since the VFLR has now closed, the company has all the data necessary to run the new staffing models. There are several different types of displacements one being an "absorption" and the other being a "bump and flush". I know most people are concerned about the bump and flush provision as outlined in Section 18-1 of our contract. I was assured that every possibility will be examined with the goal of attempting to avoid a bump and flush and minimize the numbers affected. Please keep in mind it's very disruptive to the operation and costly for the company to administer a bump and flush displacement. However, with that being said the company has not ruled out such an action. If the company anticipates the need to recall this year or there are openings projected in other bases later this year, it would not make sense to perform a bump & flush so, an absorption displacement may occur.