Anyone have the time or the patience to explain how the swap board really works?

If I want to pick up a trip, does my schedule have to be clear for the days that operate?

Is there a way for me to pick up a trip, and not have to give up a trip I already have on my line in the blind without knowing if I can get the trip beforehand?

Ok. Those are the two main questions.

I saw your schedule for next month.

I expected these questions from you.

I'll PM you later if no one answers soon. Commuting home right now.

07-19-2012 | 03:34 PM

#105863

80ktsClamp

Da Hudge

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 17,473

Likes: 0

From: Poodle Whisperer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mem9guy

Hey 80,

Look at Negotiators notepad 12-12 under scheduling section. It says that the point at which a reserve is "full" does not change until December.

Thanks! I'm 3 hrs below ALV... Not much they can do with me then

Oh, and 38B on a 757 for more ride home tonight. Ftb's picture applies.

07-19-2012 | 03:40 PM

#105864

Schwanker

Line Holder

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 1,324

Likes: 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

Thanks! I'm 3 hrs below ALV... Not much they can do with me then

Oh, and 38B on a 757 for more ride home tonight. Ftb's picture applies.

I always enjoyed 38DDs, but that's just me (and most others on here)!

07-19-2012 | 03:46 PM

#105865

forgot to bid

veut gagner à la loterie

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 23,286

Likes: 0

From: Light Chop

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sobchak

I think we'll show a large loss on the fuel hedges. Large.

I expect us to announce growth.

07-19-2012 | 04:28 PM

#105866

tsquare

No longer cares

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 12,109

Likes: 0

From: 767er Captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

I expect us to announce growth.

Forget to logoff?

07-19-2012 | 04:39 PM

#105867

Scoop

Moderator

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 7,263

Likes: 105

From: DAL 330

Quote:

Originally Posted by bohicagain

I have a pretty good opportunity to be a FNG when Delta hires.
I am aware that New hire Pilots have housing paid for during the first 2 weeks of indoc and then you are on your own.

Can anyone give me details of what they have done?
Hotel, Crashpad, RV,
How long is the training footprint?

Trying to plan ahead of time and start saving $ towards this time so thats one lest thing to worry about.

Thanks

Most guys get together with others in their new hire class and look for crashpads. Plenty right behind the Comfort Inn on Virgina Ave that are convenient to about 5 different Hotel shuttles.

Or you could always try this:

I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER - YouTube

Scoop

07-19-2012 | 04:51 PM

#105868

lolwut

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 1,792

Likes: 0

From: Doing what you do, for less.

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

I expect us to announce growth.

That is a correct statement.

Looks like 5-10x E190s and 5x A330s coming in the next year, all as growth airplanes.

Additionally, roughly a dozen A321s coming as replacements for 737-300/400... more capacity growth but not fleet growth.

Or, wait, were you talking about another "us"?

07-19-2012 | 05:02 PM

#105869

Bucking Bar

Can't abide NAI

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 12,078

Likes: 15

From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwanker

I always enjoyed 38DDs, but that's just me (and most others on here)!

The only thing wrong with that is when you dead head the 38 double D's are usually on a man who smells like an onion merchant who cleans septic tanks on his off days.