Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
We haven't even measured whether mainline flying has returned. That won't happen until January 2014. We haven't hired anyone yet...and IF we do, it won't come close to replacing retirements. Block hour ratios won't even be measured until Jan 2014. Improved Joint Venture language Bar? Seriously? Like our Atlantic JV percentage guarantees?
Carl
Carl,
I've got to turn in, but I will endeavor to find some stats on mainline block and the fact that, depending on where you take your snapshot, we are hiring more than retirements. I am basing that statement on increasing block hours. Flight Time Duty Time will have an unknown impact, but so far Delta has not been modifying their staffing model around it.
I am a voice way out in the wilderness on restoring ALPA's alter ego language. I plan to keep working on it until it's done. Changes to SLI policy over the last couple of years make it more difficult. Could be another 15 years, who knows.
Regards, BB