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TA2 Proposal Approved
Originally posted October 24, 2024
Our Negotiating Committee presented the finalized TA2 Proposal to the Master Executive Council (MEC) on Tuesday, October 22. The MEC unanimously voted to approve the proposal. The Negotiating Committee will prepare the proposal for presentation to management at the first mediation session, November 19 to 21. The second scheduled mediation session is December 17 to 19.
Pairing Construction 101
Originally posted October 25, 2024
The AFA Pairing Analyst and Company Crew Planners use metrics like hotel costs, layover times, and duty limits to build pairings each month, but the optimizer often prioritizes crew utilization over pairing quality or Flight Attendant preferences. Changes in flight schedules, new routes, and the optimizer’s focus on maximizing duty days have led to less desirable pairings, though efforts are being made to reduce four-day pairings and balance costs with quality. Both the AFA Analyst and crew planners submit pairing solutions for review, with management making the final selection. The chosen solution is analyzed, and a detailed report is shared with Flight Attendants.
Next Week’s Events
| Tuesday, October 29 | Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting |
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