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12-03-2012, 08:05 AM

#116951

shiznit

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Originally Posted by Timbo

That's why Delta can only buy 49%...

EU rules cap foreign ownership at 49%.

12-03-2012, 08:19 AM

#116952

NuGuy

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Heyas,

FWIW, NWA owned a big slice of CAL, along with some pretty hefty veto rights, and there was never a merger there.

Nu

12-03-2012, 08:24 AM

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Denny Crane

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Originally Posted by Wilbur Wright

That's what I thought. That means it wouldn't be a merger, we wouldn't get to fly their planes or layover with their virgins.

True but what I'd like to to know is: If we have "control" (per section 1.B.19), how does it affect us? I'm not a lawyer. My interpretations of our contract seldom seem to come true!!

So I'd like to hear other opinions.

Denny

12-03-2012, 08:25 AM

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TenYearsGone

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Originally Posted by Sink r8

I don't mind a discussion, but I just absolutely hate the personal attacks. Makes me feel like we're witnessing a joint venture in between the L&G and the ALPA forum.

Im sorry you feel that way. Im calling it how I see it.

You and Rogue are both big boys, dont get too insulted.

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

I bought a second Ipad for just the Content Locker. Bought a 64 gb used one for 220 bucks and it works great.

As for Sink r8's request, my opinion is that the company should buy us the equipment since it is their initiative to drastically change the way our literature is being viewed (books-->electronic format). But since there are many pilots currently using their own personal devices, maybe I am in the 38% minority again

TEN

12-03-2012, 08:29 AM

#116955

PilotFrog

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Originally Posted by tsquare

Thank you, no. I'm guessing Gary Patterson or Chris Peterson... maybe Charlie Strong. The delusional fantasy land living VOL fans are still hoping for Gruden. THAT is funny as hell.

You can't have Patterson! TCU!

12-03-2012, 08:36 AM

#116956

PilotFrog

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VA wouldn't change. Singapore has 49% right now but 0 Singapore pilots fly for VA, why would you think it would change when Delta owns 49%? We might put our own airplanes on some routes into LHR, but probably only by pulling out of other places we go now.

On another note, this looks like a nice new travel bag:

12-03-2012, 08:58 AM

#116957

acl65pilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TenYearsGone

Im sorry you feel that way. Im calling it how I see it.

You and Rogue are both big boys, dont get too insulted.

As for Sink r8's request, my opinion is that the company should buy us the equipment since it is their initiative to drastically change the way our literature is being viewed (books-->electronic format). But since there are many pilots currently using their own personal devices, maybe I am in the 38% minority again

TEN

The content locker is a half measure as they described it. It would not lead to the company buying devices for us. Period. Its is for personal benefit, and I had an ipad, but choose not to use it for personal and company transactions. I opted to buy a second one to keep work on one device.

On a side note, a FA friend of mine told me that they are getting a tablet device so that they can garnish the company more revenue while on board. That is all of the details I got, but it seems that they are moving toward at least purchasing the FA's/or the 720 some odd mainline jets tablets.

12-03-2012, 09:20 AM

#116958

FrankCobretti

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DLpilot

Section 13.E

Thanks, DL. That's what I get for searching "jury duty" vice "legal duty."

12-03-2012, 09:24 AM

#116959

Wilbur Wright

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shiznit

EU rules cap foreign ownership at 49%.

That is why I can't see this as good deal for us. I don't see Delta transferring LHR routes to us if the Virgin pilots are cheaper.

If Delta is going to spend money I'd prefer they buy wide bodies for us or buy Hawaiian.

12-03-2012, 09:38 AM

#116960

80ktsClamp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nwaf16dude

Here's a list of Virgin Atlantic cities. Looks like we serve most of them already, just not from London.

Accra
Cape Town
Dubai
Johannesburg
Lagos

Delhi
Hong Kong
Mumbai
Shanghai
Tokyo

Sydney

Antiqua
Barbados
Cancun
Grenada
Jamaica
St. Lucia
Tobago
Havana

Glasgow
London (Heathrow and Gatwick)
Manchester

Boston
Chicago
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Orlando
San Francisco
Vancouver
Washington

Yep... this appears to be all about Skyteam access to LHR and little more.

The contract protects us to at least current levels of LHR flying, and VA doesn't seem to be growing (though they are upping the size of their aircraft)... it will be interesting to see the codeshare LOA that is negotiated.