As to finding solutions. Just a word of advice for the new Heavy D, (thats Delta with a little synergistic pilot/rap lingo), when we face a problem like load planning in DTW or JFK, the answer is not just the right solution but rather the agreed upon solution- the one we can all buy into. Such as a central OCC LP.
If there is no emotional connection to the solutions for this airline then we will have a lot of pilots, et. al., spinning their wheels such that you can kiss D-0 goodbye at every base, year round.
So where is the problem, where is the pain? And whats the agreed upon right solution- the one comes from an unfiltered debate where people are heard out, completely. And htus be dedicated to fostering a team commited to this airline, its customers, its employees and its goals and not just a group of people whose only commitment is to their paycheck.
Sorry, the kids at the kid table are not just over here coloring on the table and looking up underboob porn on mom's iphone, but we're trying to solve the world's problems... but someone keeps farting over here and laughing about it... 80...