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gloopy 12-15-2012 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1312533)
Meh....not so much. We've got hotter FAs in NYC.

Yes we do.

I think I flew with her too.

Once.

buzzpat 12-15-2012 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1312597)
Yes we do.

I think I flew with her too.

Once.

The Polish blonde? Very hot.

Kilroy 12-15-2012 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by SailorJerry (Post 1312591)
You have a rock solid understanding of our contract. Please - elaborate.

You think your contract is solid.. That's funny right there....plus these aircraft do not come until 2017. Alot can change from this time till then.

Rhino Driver 12-15-2012 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 1309351)
Smart phone wars ...

I just ditched Verizon's Thunderbolt (VZW's first 4G Android phone) for an iPhone5. All I can say is wow, the iPhone is a piece of crap. I can write a book about all the things I hate about it. Sure, my Android had some issues. But overall, the Android system is vastly superior in so many ways. The iPhone iOS is really bad and boring. The lack of Google's mapping software (Google Maps, Local, Street View) is the iPhone5's downfall.

The reason why I voiced my opinion is what Johnso mentioned. I have found that when trying to place the cursor mid sentence or in the middle of a word, it is almost damn near impossible on my iPhone. I have to tap or press over and over and over before it selects. It is very frustrating. I have the same results on a friend's iPhone. It could be my fingers haha.

The only thing I like about the iPhone are some of the functions that Siri makes easy (say "directions to Orlando" and boom there they are). However, that Apple Maps is the biggest fail ever in smartphone apps.

If the Samsung GIII goes Global Ready on Verizon, or if the new HTC Droid DNA gets a bigger battery, I will pay the extra money to switch. I believe the only reason why the iPhone is relevant today is because of the cult following that Apple has and that love affair is slowing growing cold. Apple needs a major overhaul to their iPhone which was once game changing but IMO is below average.

KC,

Apple realized their mistakes with their new map and now have a google maps app which you can get in the istore. Problem solved and back to the way it used to be a few months ago!

As far as highlighting something goes (to insert,etc), it's not your fat fingers, you just haven't realized the proper way of doing it! Simply put your finger in the proximity of what is to be changed, and hold it there for a second or two. Then a little magnifying glass thingy will pop up and ta da, easy as warm apple pie!

I just changed over to the iphone back in June, and wouldn't consider going back. Usually when something doesn't seem right, I've found that it's usually my lack of understanding the proper mechanics for making it happen with the iphone and ipad. Hope that helps a little! :D

Just today learned the "5 finger closeout" and the keyboard "split" with the ipad. I've had that thing for over a year!

SailorJerry 12-15-2012 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Kilroy (Post 1312623)

You think your contract is solid.. That's funny right there....plus these aircraft do not come until 2017. Alot can change from this time till then.

I do actually. And I think we have a pilot group that understands how to stand their ground with scope. Explain to me what section of our contract is so weak as to allow an affiliate to operate a "non-permitted aircraft type"?

What's gonna change?

GunshipGuy 12-15-2012 07:50 PM

News channel was on sometime today and the queen of the house sees the scroll at the bottom mentioning something about a contract agreement with United & Continental. So what did I hear? "42% pay increase? Why didn't I get that?":eek:

Denny Crane 12-15-2012 07:54 PM

If I read our scope correctly, Skywest will no longer be within the constraints of our scope clause ala Independence Air when they take delivery/fly the MRJ90. I think it's going to hurt them but what do I know. If it does happen, what does Delta management do, bring in a different DCI to SLC to compete with Skywest? Who knows? They have to be thinking about it after last weeks announcement..........

Denny

JungleBus 12-15-2012 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1312210)
Not really.

One of the wildest of the bunch is on the list to flow through to Delta.

*scratches head* :confused: CPZ or XJ/9E? I've seen a few of our guys look a bit slovenly - and I'll admit, I occasionally skip ironing my shirt for 4am shows in Minot - but haven't seen anyone with wild, outlandish grooming or attire. I've seen it from some other regional guys (including DCI), but not CPZ or XJ - so far.

Mesabah 12-15-2012 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by Denny Crane (Post 1312656)
If I read our scope correctly, Skywest will no longer be within the constraints of our scope clause ala Independence Air when they take delivery/fly the MRJ90. I think it's going to hurt them but what do I know. If it does happen, what does Delta management do, bring in a different DCI to SLC to compete with Skywest? Who knows? They have to be thinking about it after last weeks announcement..........

Denny

The only way would be to somehow backdoor it by Skywest acquiring a stake in Chautauqua and flying the planes there, but that's a bit of stretch.

Bucking Bar 12-16-2012 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by Denny Crane (Post 1312656)
If I read our scope correctly, Skywest will no longer be within the constraints of our scope clause ala Independence Air when they take delivery/fly the MRJ90. I think it's going to hurt them but what do I know. If it does happen, what does Delta management do, bring in a different DCI to SLC to compete with Skywest? Who knows? They have to be thinking about it after last weeks announcement..........

Denny

As long as we are willing to trade in scope, management does whatever it wants. Creating "bargaining leverage" for the preferred group of union members.

My bigger concern at the moment is our production balance deficit in the AF JV. Widebody scope failures have a much greater impact than medium narrowbody scope failures. Those are our jobs. I dont know why we would fight an arbitrary pay cut, but can not even write a letter protesting the deficit in our widebody flying..ve


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