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Old 03-18-2023, 09:34 AM
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Having crawled into the 350 bunk, I can honestly say the 339 bunk is hands down the best bunk on DAL property. I don’t think you can go wrong with either aircraft.
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Old 03-18-2023, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LandGreen2 View Post
If you have 3 decades go try WBB. You will know in short order if you can handle the sleep thing. If you go 320A it will be hard to justify the pay cut (golden handcuffs) if your lifestyle adjusts to those rates.
I did something like this. Decades widebody/pretend widebody B (7ER). I make a lot more $$ as 320A now than I did in the right seat of anything. Mind you, I have never been senior and living in base. I was very selective/restricted regarding GS. Upgraded on the ER, was junior and went back to WBB (350).Then 320A once I had page one bid result seniority. WBB definitely definitely wins in $$ per days and lifestyle. Will be going 350A next year because I do like it, but 320A is decent as long as I can hold Hawaii and front side of the clock transcons. I’m enjoying getting some legs even though I work a bit more.
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Old 03-18-2023, 10:51 AM
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Thanks all. I do know going 320A is an escape route if sleep doesn’t pan out. I hear it’s a love or hate so I’ll figure it out on the front end. 320A pay pays for plenty of international vacations if the sleep while working the trips is a problem.
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:17 AM
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Thanks all. I do know going 320A is an escape route if sleep doesn’t pan out. I hear it’s a love or hate so I’ll figure it out on the front end. 320A pay pays for plenty of international vacations if the sleep while working the trips is a problem.
Time off is the second form of payment in a WB category. Depending on base, equipment and seniority you credit 6-9 hours per day as a lineholder. Reserve is a completely different job description. The additional days off are another form of currency you need for those vacations.
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:48 AM
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Hijack: Is there a bunk on the 765 or is it D1?
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:52 AM
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Hijack: Is there a bunk on the 765 or is it D1?
Class II, D1 seat with a thick curtain which is good at light attenuation, less so for sound (Mostly an issue on first break).
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:54 AM
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The A350 bunk is marginally better than sleeping on a floor due to the hard mattress. I find the new mattress no better. I started to bring an air mattress - extra wide to stay in place. It was small and easily portable. It meant much a better quality sleep. but started losing air after the 5th trip. A little research pointed to the loss of air being a consistent problem with all/most? air mattresses. So, I bought a self-inflating pad which works ok, but is much more of a pia to carry. Alternately, I have seen a FO carry a foam mattress that provided reported luxurious sleep, but it was a monster to schlep around. I'm 6'3' the A350 bunk is a perfect in length and width, but less than generous in height. Many wear earplugs as the FAs can be loud on 1st and 4th break. The 777 was vastly superior, but so was the entire aircraft. The A350 is what we have, pays well, and the crew rest is nothing more than adequate which rate a little higher than most of the stuff DAL provides its workforce.
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Urine Trouble View Post
Hijack: Is there a bunk on the 765 or is it D1?
It's a homeless encampment.
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Old 03-18-2023, 12:17 PM
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Until you remember it's a safety hazard not being properly rested.
That is where the air mattress and earplugs come in. Delta doesn't provide everything necessary for good rest, so I supplement what is provided. The plywood mattress and subwoofer noise generator aren't nearly as bad when accompanied by noise cancelling earbuds and an air mattress. It's like providing your own mug for the free beer I was complaining about.
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Old 03-18-2023, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Urine Trouble View Post
Hijack: Is there a bunk on the 765 or is it D1?
Speaking of urine trouble, I believe the new 764 layout has a lav up front. Before you had to walk all the way past the D1 cabin to go potty.
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