Any "Latest & Greatest about Delta?" Part 2
07-06-2025 | 07:39 AM
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There is no question that with some moderate seniority and a little know-how, you can work less, sometimes WAY less, on Reserve - especially as a local - and make similar money.
But for anyone new, that’s not always true. I’ve bid a TON of reserve in my time here, and have championed exactly what notEnuf’s argument is. But I would also say that, on average, when I bid a line I’ve worked a little more, but made a lot more. Reserve definitely is more difficult to add pay to your month, unless GS are flowing. Just depends on what your main driver is.
But for anyone new, that’s not always true. I’ve bid a TON of reserve in my time here, and have championed exactly what notEnuf’s argument is. But I would also say that, on average, when I bid a line I’ve worked a little more, but made a lot more. Reserve definitely is more difficult to add pay to your month, unless GS are flowing. Just depends on what your main driver is.
07-06-2025 | 10:15 AM
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This whole topic is subjective. We are up front, they are in the back. Our idea of smooth is
different from theirs (especially when it comes to desire to do any work).
I like the “not my monkey, not my circus” moniker. Perfect. The company isn’t addressing the issue because a) it is subjective and b) they’ve always given FAs the benefit of the doubt because they are non-union and need to maintain that level of ReSpECt. $$$
different from theirs (especially when it comes to desire to do any work).
I like the “not my monkey, not my circus” moniker. Perfect. The company isn’t addressing the issue because a) it is subjective and b) they’ve always given FAs the benefit of the doubt because they are non-union and need to maintain that level of ReSpECt. $$$
As others have said, just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. It’s not common but it 100 percent exists. I’m also over a decade here and rarely block over 200 a year and I’ve seen it twice. The first time I was so confused I almost spit out my coffee. Smooth as glass but “it’s really bumpy in the back.”
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07-06-2025 | 10:15 AM
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There is no question that with some moderate seniority and a little know-how, you can work less, sometimes WAY less, on Reserve - especially as a local - and make similar money.
But for anyone new, that’s not always true. I’ve bid a TON of reserve in my time here, and have championed exactly what notEnuf’s argument is. But I would also say that, on average, when I bid a line I’ve worked a little more, but made a lot more. Reserve definitely is more difficult to add pay to your month, unless GS are flowing. Just depends on what your main driver is.
But for anyone new, that’s not always true. I’ve bid a TON of reserve in my time here, and have championed exactly what notEnuf’s argument is. But I would also say that, on average, when I bid a line I’ve worked a little more, but made a lot more. Reserve definitely is more difficult to add pay to your month, unless GS are flowing. Just depends on what your main driver is.
07-06-2025 | 12:04 PM
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Generally, I’ve found if you want to make 80 hours, you can probably do that in a normal month without too much difficulty. But if you want to make more, you’ll probably need to bid a line. Of course that assumes no GS, so take that into account if they are flowing to your Seniority, as that can change form month to month and season to season.
07-06-2025 | 01:19 PM
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Well, that’s certainly true. Vacation is its own conversation, and is usually the better deal, especially for pay/days worked.
Generally, I’ve found if you want to make 80 hours, you can probably do that in a normal month without too much difficulty. But if you want to make more, you’ll probably need to bid a line. Of course that assumes no GS, so take that into account if they are flowing to your Seniority, as that can change form month to month and season to season.
Generally, I’ve found if you want to make 80 hours, you can probably do that in a normal month without too much difficulty. But if you want to make more, you’ll probably need to bid a line. Of course that assumes no GS, so take that into account if they are flowing to your Seniority, as that can change form month to month and season to season.
07-06-2025 | 02:01 PM
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I've come to the same conclusion. It's even less of a slam dunk in categories where it's easy to break ADG. Unless reserves are just not getting used, it's probably down to your preference. Now if I can line up vacation and CQ in the same month, I think I'll be more apt to take advantage of reserve as I can minimize availability and also maybe drop a few days of reserve while still hitting the high 80s. Done right, you leave very little time the company can use you.
07-06-2025 | 02:44 PM
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