Originally Posted by tsquare

I'll give you a little something to think about, and you can take it for what it's worth. Years ago, when I was a lowly 727 plumber, the wise old captain told me this: It doesn't hurt anything to single engine taxi when you can, and you as an FO/FE should encourage your captains to do so because it is YOUR captain gas that is being spat through the tailpipe. Take that a step further, and since it is DAL that is paying for that gas, it truly is YOUR captain gas that you are wasting in the process at getting back at the man.

I get the angst and anger at the company. I truly do. It is not going to last long my friends. Single engine taxi saves fuel. Your fuel. I hope that you and I get to burn it together on a Europe trip someday real soon.

Sorry if this seems like a PSA. I DH'ed last night on Endeavor, and we were held out from the gate for awhile, and both engines were running the entire time, and I was curious... I don't mean to get preachy. Guys are gonna do whatever they are going to do, I just wanted to add a little perspective from a wise man that I once knew... and that advice has served pretty well. (Along with the "don't eat in a hotel and don;t sleep in a restaurant on layovers" advice)

Thanks for all the answers.