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buzzpat 01-29-2013 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1342069)
As far as the junior guys working all the weekends and flying more, don't you guys think the more junior line-holders work all the weekends and Holidays?

Scoop

Why yes, yes they (I) do.;)

gloopy 01-29-2013 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by DogWhisperer (Post 1341528)
Anyone see blip about DAL ending agreements with Qatar, Emerates, and Turkish Air? Things that make you go hmmmmmm......in a good way....

Bump.

So what about this?
I'm curious too. I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

firstmob 01-29-2013 05:24 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1342078)
Bump.

So what about this?
I'm curious too. I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

Maybe it is conjunction with the A321 bid.:D

scambo1 01-29-2013 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1342078)
Bump.

So what about this?
I'm curious too. I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

I think it might have something to do with adding VA.

Purple Drank 01-29-2013 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1342078)
Bump.

I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

Based on DALPA's recent negotiation history, we probably aren't. Virgin Atlantic probably is.

flyallnite 01-29-2013 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1342078)
Bump.

So what about this?
I'm curious too. I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

We just might do that, but its also a big F U to airlines like those that dump capacity and are trying to muscle in on the industry.

johnso29 01-29-2013 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1342049)
The way the world works is something like this: To know the true computer code used for assigning short calls, you need to be one of the programmers. I volunteered since I have a masters in computer simulation and modelling. Once I got there with the programming team, I pretty much just drank beer and hit on chicks. Then the team leader got progressively more POed with me so I said, okay, I'll work. So I wrote in my line of code with a replicator. All it said was "no shortcall for Scambo." Johnso, you need to volunteer for stuff.:D

Haha! Brilliant! Time to take some computer classes! :D

johnso29 01-29-2013 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1342078)
Bump.

So what about this?
I'm curious too. I can't imagine this is because we are about to increase flying to their hubs or to intl in general but maybe?

The blurb on DLnet said the reason was because all three airlines compete directly with some of our JV partners. FWIW.

georgetg 01-29-2013 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1342069)
I really like the reserve system (full disclosure - when I bid reserve I am one of the more senior guys) but I think it could still use some improvements.

Perhaps somehow combining the RAW/Short Call buckets. Obviously it would try to do this first and if unable it could revert to the current system.

That's the ticket...

SC will be duty with the new FTDT rules...and there will be 7 SCs.
I propose credit/no pay of 4:30 for every SC served.


Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1342069)
As far as the junior guys working all the weekends and flying more, don't you guys think the more junior line-holders work all the weekends and Holidays?

Junior guys work holidays and weekends, no contest...
But even the most senior line holder flies to meet the LCW.

Cheers
George

georgetg 01-29-2013 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1342115)
The blurb on DLnet said the reason was because all three airlines compete directly with some of our JV partners. FWIW.

Gotta love that rationale...
Glad we're protecting our JV partners flying but what about our own flying?

don't look here:

Jan 17, 2013
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As well as the ability to accrue and redeem Miles, through the existing interline agreement between Emirates and Alaska Airlines, Skywards members enjoy seamless connections from over 15 U.S. cities including Portland, Pasco, Spokane, Anchorage and Boise to Dubai via Emirates’ gateways in Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Alaska Airlines also serves the East Coast of the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Hawaii. Passengers can check in at either the Emirates or Alaska Airlines counters and their bags will be checked through to their final destination if on a single ticket.

"With its hub in Seattle, Alaska Airlines' network offers convenient connections for Skywards members traveling on Emirates' daily flights from Seattle, as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles, to Dubai and beyond to any of the 128 destinations on our global network," Brian LaBelle, Emirates' senior vice president of Skywards, said in a news release.

Read more:

Alaska Airlines, Emirates expand partnership - seattlepi.com
Emirates and Alaska Airlines Add New Benefits for Frequent Flyers | Emirates United States
Cheers
George


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