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09-02-2014, 07:51 AM

#181

kingairip

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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob

Listen, I don't want to hijack this thread, but honestly, don't believe everything they told you in indoc. I get that you are excited to be at Delta, I really do. And I really like the unbridled enthusiasim from the new hires. However, I see all these guys wanting their airline to be like Delta. Well, Delta ain't all that. After 20 years in the airline business, and 14 years at Delta, including 5 on furlough, I believe I've earned the right to say that.

But forget all that. I'm just a jaded senior FO who's more than happy to ensure you never buy a drink if and when we ever fly together.

Forgive the thread hijack, but to all the AA guys, don't strive for Delta parity, aim for doing better than us.

We've got 30 days of negotiations back-stopped with cost-neutral arbitration. If you expect us to leapfrog your contract in the hopes of pattern bargaining, you'll only be disappointed. I agree with you..we should exceed your contract. But, that won't happen until 2019 at the earliest.

09-02-2014, 07:54 AM

#182

ghilis101

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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob

Well said, and very kind of you sir. I mistook you for being a DAL koolaid drinker, so I apologize for that. Im a lot like you, i like DAL but make no mistake its still a concessionary contract with major room for improvement in pay and work rules. It surprises me when I talk to a DAL pilot who thinks everything is sunshine and roses despite the fact that they still haven't come close to contract 2000. If I stay at DAL I'm prepared to roll up my sleeves along with you.

09-02-2014, 08:29 AM

#183

CanoePilot

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Originally Posted by redthread

The old and the new (example):

http://www.balanicustom.com/wp-conte...coalvsnavy.jpg

Flattering only for some:

It's all about the double breasted in Bristol - A Suit That Fits

Most can't be bothered to tuck in their shirts half the time.

09-02-2014, 08:52 AM

#184

cubguy

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What does all this have to do with the new American uniform.
Delta's great. Personally, I envy those that work for them.
All airlines have there problems, shortcomings and butt holes.
What's new....
CG

09-02-2014, 08:56 AM

#185

450knotOffice

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Originally Posted by aa73

Real men wear the real metal wings on the shirt... Embroidered wings are for pansies!

The good news is that the embroidered wings are going bye bye. For good reason, they really looked like crap.

And yes I do hope we continue to wear the wings on the shirt. It looks classy. I don't understand why you USAir guys don't wear them? you must be one of the only airlines out there that don't. Heck even at ACA we were issued "mini wings" for the shirts.

Putting them on the shirt is really an issue for some of you? C'mon guys...why even get dressed if we're gonna go there.

I couldn't agree more, man. Not only that, who stabs themselves with the wings AA gives out? Those things don't have the single clothes-pins style stabber that we all fear. They have two little dull 1/4" long threaded studs that couldn't stab a marshmallow.

09-02-2014, 09:09 AM

#186

EMBFlyer

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Originally Posted by 450knotOffice

ExpressJet in their infinite cheapness had very sharp pins to secure their wings. Thank you! We also have the threaded studs at US Airways.

09-02-2014, 10:45 AM

#187

CamYZ125

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So is a leather jacket an option in lieu of the sub-commander double breasted thing? I'd MUCH rather wear a suit jacket over a leather jacket, as I think it looks more professional, but I'll gladly switch to leather if its a double breasted jacket.

09-02-2014, 10:58 AM

#188

flybywire44

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AA/US Uniform

The new uniforms sound promising, but compliance may be an increased focus. Supposedly captains will be responsible for enforcing uniform compliance, which would make flight attendants more apt to report crew juice events?

09-02-2014, 02:06 PM

#189

Name User

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Originally Posted by CamYZ125

Yes it will be an option. The leather jacket is actually, in its current it state, really nice.

As for how the company will implement the uniform policy, not many know and it'll be 2 years almost before we have to worry about it. Lots of things will change in 2 years.

09-02-2014, 06:36 PM

#190

blastoff

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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer

ExpressJet in their infinite cheapness had very sharp pins to secure their wings. Thank you! We also have the threaded studs at US Airways.

Not only that, but the pointed edges of the wings themselves were the more likely place where you would get stabbed or a shirt ripped.

I won't mind wearing wings, just amused that some guys haven't considered the obvious benefits.