Originally Posted by Professor (Post 1282651)

The question all should be asking is why hasn't network published the CY 13 block hour plan?

And ergo, no AE yet.

Originally Posted by FlyZ (Post 1282597)

Great news!

HIRING UPDATE

"Hiring the next generation of pilots is one of the most important jobs of the Chief Pilot’s office. Giving each applicant a fair and equal opportunity to compete for an interview slot is the job of my team. This past spring we opened the application window for seven days and received nearly 2,200 qualified resumes and 780 letters of recommendation. By the end of the year, we will have hired 96 pilots.

"Last week, we announced that we placed firm orders for 50 new aircraft and have options on 69 more. This is obviously good news for hiring, but it does not make the selection process any easier. At this point, we have far more qualified applicants than we have jobs. If you have recommended an applicant please encourage them to attend hiring events like WIA[sic], OBAP, EAA, and other job fairs around our system. This will give them the opportunity to interact with our hiring team.

"I am very grateful to everyone that has written a letter of recommendation, dropped off a resume, or has put in a good word for an applicant. It is my pledge to you that my team will work hard to find the most qualified pilots. We are looking for those pilots which not only have the technical expertise, but those that will also be a good fit with our company values. I ask that you please be patient as we move through this process. We are at the start of a long hiring cycle. For new applicants, please let them know that our window will open again in the first quarter of 2013. Once again, thank you for your help in finding the best pilots."

Except--that's at Alaska.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1282655)

I know three people whose business planes are contingent based on the election.

Not saying that's why, just saying it'd make sense if other businesses are waiting then why shouldn't a business dedicated to servicing them wait.

Or they just hate us.

I have no idea.

Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 1282461)

Nice...

Maybe you can challenge the data and conclusions, or are you so weak-minded that you can only resort to ad-hominem?

You can always select the "ignore" function if I'm disturbing your comfortable version of reality too much.

BTW, the fleet forecast calls for 796 mainline jets in 2015 (up from 740 in 2009) and an increase of 127 mainline jets by 2017, while the total Delta+DCI fleet shrinks by 26. That means that net of any deliveries DCI shrinks by 153.

Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 1282612)

I'm certain you're not trying to confuse your audience with numbers that don't have a common baseline, so in the interest of clarity... What would the forecast fleet size for mainline be, for 2017?

Because 127+796 sounds promising.

Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1282661)

I'll bet if one particular candidate is elected, then the Dow will rocket 1,000 points in one day on Nov. 7th as businesses unleash their business plans that have been on hold for a year or more.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1282669)

Well, let's be apolitical for a moment. Both candidates say you have two different choices of what will happen. Both say elect them or else suffer the consequences as the other ruins the country.

So take them at their word, there are two distinct paths that will be taken and thus businesses need to plan accordingly. And Delta serves business folks.

So as well know indecision is the key to flexibility so why commit to anything for another two weeks?

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1282655)

Or they just hate us.

I have no idea.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1282528)

Wouldn't that mean if the revenue does materialize cost increase does not remain?

Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 1282612)

I'm certain you're not trying to confuse your audience with numbers that don't have a common baseline, so in the interest of clarity... What would the forecast fleet size for mainline be, for 2017?

Because 127+796 sounds promising.