Airline Pilot Central Forums - Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?

We should not be surprised.
Our union leaders are visionaries. They have prepared us well for this decline in our profession. And they are very polite.

MoarAlpha

12-12-2012 06:24 AM

No word about who's getting those 900s yet huh?

forgot to bid

12-12-2012 06:26 AM

Here is a thought with the JV, if there are 20 flgihts from JFK-LHR, give AA/BA a wink wink and take our 7 from the DL/VA codeshare and knock it down to 4.

Just use 3 VA A380s (instead of 744/346/330/330) and 1 DL 764 or 333 and cut capacity by a crowd pleasing 5% on the route and free those 3 extra slots up!!!!

The good part about that, we don't have to fly the...

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Good? Yes. Same principle as not wanting to fly the...

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forgot to bid

12-12-2012 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lifeisgood (Post 1309882)

Now, IMHO, the "9,000 pilot force" rumor doesn't seem so ridiculous..
I need some cheerleading, where is Bill?

I'd actually be entertained by Bill right about now, although this might be a little difficult to spin.

SailorJerry

12-12-2012 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MoarAlpha (Post 1309888)

No word about who's getting those 900s yet huh?

Well yeah. The word is "whoever has the most cash in the bank and can do it sustainably at a -2% margin for the next 15 years".

If that's not you, you don't fit the mold.

forgot to bid

12-12-2012 06:33 AM

Since when did the improve the margin to -2%?

SailorJerry

12-12-2012 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1309893)

Since when did the improve the margin to -2%?

They've been cutting costs pretty effectively. All that "wage and cost cuts to remain competitive" speak.

Mesabah

12-12-2012 06:34 AM

The 200's were going to lose more money than the cost of the new 900's so it's a neutral purchase.

Bucking Bar

12-12-2012 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1309870)

Delta has a bright future. The financials look strong and management is excited about all our Joint Ventures and alliances.
They are making the Trainer refinery sound like a license to print money.

BUT - From a pilot perspective this Investor Day conference is nothing short of dismal.
Richard and Ed are making no bones about it.
They are planning to shrink the airline further.
Capacity will definitely be down in 2013 and down to possibly flat in 2014.
And if we go over this fiscal cliff and the economy tips back into recession - watch out, they are ready to park a bunch of jets.

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SailorJerry

12-12-2012 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mesabah (Post 1309896)

The 200's were going to lose more money than the cost of the new 900's so it's a neutral purchase.

Oh good. So we don't have to pay you at all. That'll ensure my master plan is completed sooner.

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