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Bill Lumberg 07-08-2012 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by MrBojangles (Post 1226499)
anyone heard from bill lumberg lately?

Just trying to get my hands on 717 manuals.

Cycle Pilot 07-08-2012 10:43 PM


Originally Posted by NWARet (Post 1226626)
New to the smartphone world. How does one get travelnet on an android?

The stock Android browser does very well with Travelnet and iCrew. No need to download a different browser.

NuGuy 07-08-2012 10:54 PM


Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 1226720)
So, we're saying the RMA is going to crater almost as hard as the TA tanked?

Heyas Sink,

Here's the thing. Most guys who bite off on an early out program were setting up to go early anyway.

The guys who's personal situation prevented them from going aren't going to be swayed by this deal any more than the previous two offers. The little bit of quid that this one provides isn't going to help anyone paying an alimony/child support bill (or two), a boat payment, house payment, kids in college, or god forbid, a spouse or child with a serious medical problem.

If anything, the TA ensured that those very people will stay, because they need the money.

The principal goal of this early out program was probably as a sales device for the TA. Something to take a little bit of the sting out of the work rule concessions. Now that the TA is said and done, the guys who where going to go anyway will go, and the guys who were going to stay put will still be here.

Nu

NWARet 07-09-2012 02:34 AM


Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot (Post 1226726)
The stock Android browser does very well with Travelnet and iCrew. No need to download a different browser.

Same issue on both browsers. When I submit a search for flights, I get this message,

The page at https//connect.delta.com says please enter only a valid airport code.
Have you seen this before?

Superpilot92 07-09-2012 03:18 AM


Originally Posted by Grumble (Post 1226723)
Details? (Filler)

He died enroute to EWR from ocross the pond. Died in uniform just like so many people dream of, die as PIC!!!

Fly till you die!!

Elvis90 07-09-2012 03:55 AM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1226417)
My goodness Elvis90, that stinks! Sorry man........ :(

Wait...there's more...15 hr 18 min FAR Duty Time yesterday, which I don't think will be allow under the new duty time rules since I began at 5 AM. Tower in Nassau lost power for a couple hours, then restored power & we left. I called crew tracking with my duty time concerns. I think the new duty limit for that time of day is 14 hours.

Finally, ALL flights ATL-DFW have about 80 standby's trying to get home. So chilling at a hotel in ATL on my first golden day waiting until American has open seats or until my now scheduled jumpseat is available.

Thank you scheduling and crew tracking. Looking forward to the day when I get off reserve.

Jughead 07-09-2012 04:21 AM


Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1226740)
Thank you scheduling and crew tracking. Looking forward to the day when I get off reserve.

I feel your pain. I just finished a 4-day trip and a 3-day trip in a 6 day span...trip 1 ended with an all-nighter at 0530. As I'm on the bus to the lot, scheduling called me to remind me they had given me a 3-day which signed in at 1900 that day. 5 guys on SC that day, but not used.

As a bonus, they woke up my wife at 0500 looking for me, even though I was six miles over Memphis about then.

June sucked bad for me, and July is shaping up so far to be equally crappy.


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Adolphus Coors 07-09-2012 04:27 AM


Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 1226727)
Heyas Sink,

Here's the thing. Most guys who bite off on an early out program were setting up to go early anyway.

The guys who's personal situation prevented them from going aren't going to be swayed by this deal any more than the previous two offers. The little bit of quid that this one provides isn't going to help anyone paying an alimony/child support bill (or two), a boat payment, house payment, kids in college, or god forbid, a spouse or child with a serious medical problem.

If anything, the TA ensured that those very people will stay, because they need the money.

The principal goal of this early out program was probably as a sales device for the TA. Something to take a little bit of the sting out of the work rule concessions. Now that the TA is said and done, the guys who where going to go anyway will go, and the guys who were going to stay put will still be here.

Nu

I'm not sure this is the same as the last two.

It is my understanding that there are many FNWA pilots who are forfeiting pension payments because they are still working. Essentially they are working for healthcare and per-diem. Many of these pilots are closer to retirement today than they were for the previous two. The RMA appears to be designed to help fill the void they may have for their final few years here. I hope and have a gut feeling that many FNWA pilots will take it.

Columbia 07-09-2012 04:40 AM

Many travelers may want to keep their boarding priority as long as possible. (thought I was going to make the last flight when a family of eight with 1980 showed 30 mins before departure.). Ugghh.....

Elvis90 07-09-2012 04:57 AM

Thanks Jughead & Columbia, sounds like the pain is being evenly distributed this summer.


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