Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
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Beck's Saphire, Budwieser Black Crown and Red Apple Ale!
I've not seen any of them anywhere yet, anyone tried one?
I'm just about out of Sierra Nevada Torpedos!
Damn, that Leon Sandcastle kid looks good, where's he from? FSU?
I think I want to be a farmer.
but I'd rather drive an F 250, like all the other farmers.
but I'd rather drive an F 250, like all the other farmers.
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
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Wow, 2pts. away from a tie, finally a game to watch!
At half time I thought it would be a Alabama ND repeat, but without the hot chick!
At half time I thought it would be a Alabama ND repeat, but without the hot chick!
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: 7ERA
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I don't understand the cynical tone. How long have we been the #1 on time airline? A year... if that? Where were we 3 years ago? Dead last? Passenger complaints? Baggage?
This is all about big data. It's working for us and if you don't want to participate, well I guess you'll just be one dot on the matrix that doesn't get counted. I'm glad our management is finally trying to find out where the root problems lie and fix them. 10 years ago, we held every day into ATL when it was CAVU. Now, I barely do two turns when it's thunderstorms at the field. The gate is usually available, and the ground crew was out there in the pouring rain waiting for us to park last week. I'd call that a major improvement from before.
It's amazing when you think about how far flung our operation is and how many challenges we face and despite all that, we are killing it. I for one want to see it get better because I know it can. I've never seen an opportunity at this company to really get things where they needed to be until recently, from an operational perspective.
Will there be problems? Yes! Will JFK run 100 percent on time? No! Will ramp ops get fouled up? Of course they will! But if the processes are going to get changed, there has to be data showing exactly what the problem truly is for things to get the needed attention. That's the whole point. There ARE problems. If we "do the agents a favor" and show on time, we are covering for a myriad of problems to include RJ's blocking the ramp, etc... So STOP covering for everyone, and let the problems come to light. If someone asks you what happened, it's not because they are trying to punish you, it's because they realize you are in a unique position to see what the problem really is, and they want to hear your answer!
This is all about big data. It's working for us and if you don't want to participate, well I guess you'll just be one dot on the matrix that doesn't get counted. I'm glad our management is finally trying to find out where the root problems lie and fix them. 10 years ago, we held every day into ATL when it was CAVU. Now, I barely do two turns when it's thunderstorms at the field. The gate is usually available, and the ground crew was out there in the pouring rain waiting for us to park last week. I'd call that a major improvement from before.
It's amazing when you think about how far flung our operation is and how many challenges we face and despite all that, we are killing it. I for one want to see it get better because I know it can. I've never seen an opportunity at this company to really get things where they needed to be until recently, from an operational perspective.
Will there be problems? Yes! Will JFK run 100 percent on time? No! Will ramp ops get fouled up? Of course they will! But if the processes are going to get changed, there has to be data showing exactly what the problem truly is for things to get the needed attention. That's the whole point. There ARE problems. If we "do the agents a favor" and show on time, we are covering for a myriad of problems to include RJ's blocking the ramp, etc... So STOP covering for everyone, and let the problems come to light. If someone asks you what happened, it's not because they are trying to punish you, it's because they realize you are in a unique position to see what the problem really is, and they want to hear your answer!
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: 7ERA
Posts: 269
good points, flyallnite.
While my first reaction is that of Timbo, typically the programs in the past have been used to pin deficiencies on ACS where they refuse to acknowledge the problem. They've done a pretty dang good job of fixing it, too. I'm truly impressed with the way the operation functions for the vast majority of the time. Sitting back and watching the machine that is ATL is astounding.
Hopefully that continues with this new focus.
While my first reaction is that of Timbo, typically the programs in the past have been used to pin deficiencies on ACS where they refuse to acknowledge the problem. They've done a pretty dang good job of fixing it, too. I'm truly impressed with the way the operation functions for the vast majority of the time. Sitting back and watching the machine that is ATL is astounding.
Hopefully that continues with this new focus.
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