Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
Many on here need to go to a roadshow. The airline is only perfectly staffed for two months of the year, July and August, and then we are over staffed for the rest of the year. There were plenty of lines given this past spring and winter worth less than 70 hours. That is unproductive for the company, and for line holders. The TA won't cause every reserve to fly 99 hours a month, but it will give more certainty about getting a line to bottom line holders.
Bottom line, and its already been said, the proposed reserve rules permanently reduce pilot head count by 300 or more throughout all categories forever (this is not a one time deal folks....it negatively affects the number of pilots at Delta as long as it is in effect which could be well beyond when each of us retire). Its a boon for the company and a bust for the pilots. Just say NO.
Helping fill the companies reserve productivity want list is not part of a restorative contract. Many guys want the ability to bid reserve and fly less in the winter. Its an option. Options are good things for pilots. Let's not give more options away please.