Nope, but why would that affect it?

FWIW I flew far more GSs as a commuter than I do now that I live in base. Usually because I would put in for GSs on the back of a trip if the commute was looking dicey vs now I just drive home.

I would like to see the premium distribution across seniority similar to how it was for the 2 and a half decades before SS and QS. Once you have had your cake, you go to the back of the line, no cutting to the front to get seconds or thirds while others don’t get their first plate.

Last edited by Gone Flying; 03-07-2026 at 03:15 PM.

03-07-2026 | 04:20 PM

#11723

FangsF15

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Originally Posted by CBreezy

Really?! That's wild

Yep. I must be more out of touch than I realize...

03-07-2026 | 05:56 PM

#11724

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m3113n1a1

Delta's problem isn't auto accept.. it's too much open time, not enough pilots. We're all burned out on premium pay and being selective on what we'll pick up.

I don't think having more pilots make 12 minutes go any faster.

A5S

03-07-2026 | 06:04 PM

#11725

Gone Flying

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m3113n1a1

Delta's problem isn't auto accept.. it's too much open time, not enough pilots. We're all burned out on premium pay and being selective on what we'll pick up.

counterpoint, we flew approximately the same number of block hours in 2025 as we did in 2019 with almost 3,000 more pilots. When it takes 12 minutes to move to the next pilot, and there are dozens of pilots who have no intention of actually flying said slip, and you must do that before using reserves to cover the trip, no amount of staffing will solve that.

im not saying we give this up for nothing, but 2 step trip coverage + WS before reserves absolutely creates a problem no level of staffing would solve.

03-07-2026 | 06:10 PM

#11726

OneplusF

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Quote:

Originally Posted by immolated

I hope the union is looking at fixing this in the next contract. It was in the survey. Someone who takes three 1-day trips should be on the same footing as someone who takes one 3-day trip. It's silly we have to play this game and potentially miss out on premium.

Any arguments against?

The cumulative premium hours flown shown be the leveling mechanism. It was that way at a previous employer and kept things fair and less likely for people to pass on shorter premium trips.

03-07-2026 | 06:41 PM

#11727

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Originally Posted by CX500T

Don't forget, they also said to commute accordingly.

They say no one has ever beaten the VanWyck....😁

03-07-2026 | 06:55 PM

#11728

CX500T

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Originally Posted by FL370esq

They say no one has ever beaten the VanWyck....😁

WITNESS ME!

03-07-2026 | 06:59 PM

#11729

m3113n1a1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by All 5 Stages

I don't think having more pilots make 12 minutes go any faster.

A5S

The fact that people are passing on quickslips means everyone is just burned out. It only takes 12 minutes total for a quick slip, not 12 per pilot.

03-07-2026 | 07:51 PM

#11730

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Originally Posted by Gone Flying

counterpoint, we flew approximately the same number of block hours in 2025 as we did in 2019 with almost 3,000 more pilots. When it takes 12 minutes to move to the next pilot, and there are dozens of pilots who have no intention of actually flying said slip, and you must do that before using reserves to cover the trip, no amount of staffing will solve that.

im not saying we give this up for nothing, but 2 step trip coverage + WS before reserves absolutely creates a problem no level of staffing would solve.

Is this true? How?