I just returned off long term mil leave and I'm able to participate in this AE but I have a few questions: Are the AE preferences processed before the VDs? Would it be smart to put the same category/base as my AE preference and my VD? Just a little confused with how the surpluses and vacancies are related.
Thanks.

"Hey, come back here" says the MD-88

"Thanks for the treat, stupid"

My first thought...and a little tummy. :D

C'mon dalad. It was funny...a little bit. ESPN has been running a commercial with a similar theme for months now. The flying public doesn't care. If we can get them to actually watch the video, that's a win. I, for one, am glad we're looking to change the tired perception that airline employees can't have some fun.

Do NOT put in a Voluntary Displacement bid!!
You are already afforded a one-time "go anywhere your seniority can hold" when you returned from mil leave-- presumably you chose what you wanted? Now DON'T mess it up by volunteering to leave! For your MANDATORY displacement choices, put as #1 your presumably current position you cherry picked on MLOA return, then put in order the next best positions you want. Only way you will move from your MLOA return spot is if you get displaced out the bottom, or you volunteer to move. A "VD" is this: is ANYONE at your base/equip junior to you is forced to move, that is gets displaced, YOU will volunteer to take their crap deal instead of them. This is only used as a tactical "I really want to move out of my current spot and into THAT category, but nothing ever opens up in THAT category, so I'm putting in a VD to give me the ability to "displace" into it".

So remember, if you are senior to 10,300 or so, be sure to fill out both your MD and VD with something you can hold with good seniority, say NYC MD88. If junior to that, recommend you stay put ;)

Where can I view this video?

Log into DL Net, go to the header bar, about the third square to the right you'll get a drop down box, click on Delta Tube. When that window opens, you'll see many company safety videos. Look for the one that says "New Safety Video" or such.

You missed the FLY button scene, but it was right at the very end, after the Capt. says his, "Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy..."

Call 1 800 USA ALPA. Ask to speak with contract admin or post this question in the contract portion of the ALPA we board. They will give you accurate answers and should send you a contract awareness bulletin on how to bid.

Okay,okay, I get it. There is no"FLY"button. Uhh... is the "UP" switch still installed? It used to next to the "BUMPS" button.

So do I... My guess is that we will lose 2 flights, and 2 bookable jumpseats.