Good News at Delta
09-23-2017, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Dear Lord, please no.
Hopefully Boeing has stepped on it's crank enough with us for more 737s to not be a likelihood.
Hopefully Boeing has stepped on it's crank enough with us for more 737s to not be a likelihood.
But I too hope that we lean towards roomy flightdecks.
09-23-2017, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
LAX and NYC get a lot of attention regarding new terminals, but SLC is halfway through the construction of their new terminal, and it will be quite something. It should allow for upgaging/expansion and will operate effectively in adverse weather. The old terminal will be completely razed when the new one opens...
https://www.slcairport.com/thenewslc
https://www.slcairport.com/thenewslc
09-23-2017, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Dear Lord, please no.
09-23-2017, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gloopy
We were only ever going to get the 73MAX because we assumed it meant "maximum fuselage length allowable by physics". When we found out MAX really meant the most modern engine and only a substantial amount of the maximum fuselage stretching allowable by physics we were all
09-24-2017, 01:58 AM
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I suppose delta could continue with the frakenstein fleet model and we would end up with some nb from every maker out there.
But if not....seems its a multiple choice of three... with Delta typically selecting 'all of the above'.
But if not....seems its a multiple choice of three... with Delta typically selecting 'all of the above'.
09-24-2017, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Planetrain
No - not trolling.
I am pretty bummed about the shrinking of NRT. As these customers get replaced with codeshare on other airlines, I thought I'd share what it looks like to be on the receiving end of codeshare in our favor.
For all those routes listed, "Aeromexico Operated by Delta" means Aeromexico is surrendering all their customers that want to go to those destinations to Delta metal. That means an extra agent selling Delta seats for us. That means more customers on our existing routes. Upgauging and more jobs to our bread and butter routes that fill the majority of our pilots paychecks.
I am pretty bummed about the shrinking of NRT. As these customers get replaced with codeshare on other airlines, I thought I'd share what it looks like to be on the receiving end of codeshare in our favor.
For all those routes listed, "Aeromexico Operated by Delta" means Aeromexico is surrendering all their customers that want to go to those destinations to Delta metal. That means an extra agent selling Delta seats for us. That means more customers on our existing routes. Upgauging and more jobs to our bread and butter routes that fill the majority of our pilots paychecks.
09-24-2017, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Dear Lord, please no.
Hopefully Boeing has stepped on it's crank enough with us for more 737s to not be a likelihood.
Hopefully Boeing has stepped on it's crank enough with us for more 737s to not be a likelihood.
Airbus be like:
And bombardier be like: uh... can you spare some more orders please... Or maybe just some change?
Last edited by forgot to bid; 09-24-2017 at 04:13 PM.
09-24-2017, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Boeing: "pffft. Like what else you can order Delta? There is nothing that matches this!!"
The 60's are going to sue for "Technology Infringement".
Just kidding! Thank heavens the cockpit is spacious and quiet.
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