Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1263993)

...DAL needs something like that to preserve the (absolutely hilarious and presently completely not allowed) off color history...

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 1264002)

And that place would be APC DL&G, right? :D

Originally Posted by dalad (Post 1263967)

Mergers were downplayed especially HA.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1263993)

In my squadrons, we had an "off the record" book. In this book, we would record, with great flourish, every major and minor screw up and humorous event. Basically, if a person did something that another person found dumb or funny, the observer would write the story down with embellishments to enhance the tale. DAL needs something like that to preserve the (absolutely hilarious and presently completely not allowed) off color history.

The world is messed up when you are supposed to feel guilty about laughing at something...that happened.

Originally Posted by dalad (Post 1263980)

Yes, they are keeping 8 757's that they had planned on retiring. The crew resources guy was very vague on hiring. All based on the magical 2013 marketing plan. My take was , don't hold your breath. World economy is'nt helping things.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1264021)

That is good news. :) :)

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1264024)

Yep, the -900s are growth aircraft (for now anyway).

Originally Posted by XtremeF150 (Post 1264026)

Yeah if they keep dragging their feet on the retirement of 757's like they have the 9 then who knows, maybe my kids would have a chance to fly them :D

Originally Posted by XtremeF150 (Post 1264026)

Yeah if they keep dragging their feet on the retirement of 757's like they have the 9 then who knows, maybe my kids would have a chance to fly them :D

Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 1264016)

The Doofer Book. Truth was never an obstacle to telling a good story.