Thread: Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
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Old 06-30-2009 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by reddog25
Friend...who's talking about outsorcing 100 seat jet flying? I'm saying if you want to replace the DC-9 with E-195 then pay DC-9 rates. Hell I won't be flying that E-195, but you will. Do you realy want to fly that for a 20% discount? If you do, ya need a drug test...........


Red,
I agree a higher payrate would be nice but the rate is what it is. We need to start thinking strategically vice tactically. Jet Blue got the 190 onboard with atrocious payrates - their rates were so low it was pathetic, but they quickly got the rate up to a respectable $143. What is even more important a 6 year JB 190 Captain makes $132 and they have been upgrading quicker than that -even though it will most likely slowdown. So a 6th year Jet Blue guy makes more than 90% of our 12 year FO's.
Yes in a perfect world we would match the DC-9 rates, but lets get the planes at mainline and then we can get the rates where they should be. I do; however, admire your passion - ever think about running for office? As a DAL South guy I eagerly look forward to an infusion of "Northern Blood" into our seemingly lethargic Union.

Scoop