I recently talked to some of our pilots who were in the latest recurrent training class where David N was speaking. His comments/response were to the reporter that asked the question and published the recent report He asked some leading questions, but didn't ask enough questions and then mis-quotoed him and slanted the story. The reporter asked if JetBlue had "considered" delaying deliveries. Answer his question, David said yes. All options were considered. It would be prudent to consider all options. (third hand paraphrase) However at recurrent, David then stated that JetBlue currently has no intention of delaying any aircraft deliveries. Ther reporter didn't ask this question. He just ASSumed.

The reporter asked a leading question, then took the answer and twisted it to mean something else. Looks like someone trying to just make some headlines. Pretty shoddy reporting.

After getting this info, I must say that must withdraw my previous comments about management. While I am still skeptical, my overall opinion has improved concerning this issue. Just wanted to pass the words that I have received.

ps. I still feel that our pocket sessions have become nothing but a pep rally, a feel good session for the masses. That we really only get propraganda as the company see it. Sometimes they use the sessions to placate the masses by making them feel good about not getting a cost of living raise, or better benefits. I know my profit sharing check this year was really helpful (not). But at least a cost of living raise over the last couple of years would have still been in my paycheck. Just try to ask some hard questions. You get no answer because

(1) It may be illegal due to SEC rules (that is reasonable)
(2) They don't want to tell you and say so
(3) (most of the time) They side step the questions just like a politician.

But there is a lot that could be passed on that they don't. Information is power.


Just my opinion.....

FNG