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Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1361342)

Regardless, none of us will be correct until we have solid data to back up our individual theories. Until then, all of us debating over what will happen is pointless.

What I've stated isn't theory... that's cold hard math on what they can do. How much they will take advantage of it is yet to be seen, but it is available to them as a tool now thanks to that concession.

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1361344)

I never meant that they couldn't do it. I meant how much they utilize it is what's debatable.

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1361320)

Ferd, going for non sequitur post of the year. ...

FO Version

Captain version ?

What the heck has any of this got to do with Average Line Value and the fact Delta's min staffing model is going to be green slip heaven (if you're into that kind of thing)? I wouldn't get my hands dirty with any of them, but Jennifer Grey, pre rhinoplasty as a aerobatic pilot in Wind kinda caught my fancy as something I could get into.

Oh you know me.........weird thoughts. You were talking about cutting up trips while I was watching tile guys cutting up tiles to fit around corners and into closets. I think that takes more talent than cutting up airline trips:D

Not too serious today are we????:cool:

Anyway........off to a spring training baseball game. Enjoy the day.

Ferd

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Originally Posted by georgetg (Post 1361338)

The first real test of the recently added PWA language efficacy will be when it comes to how PWA 1.E.8 applies to the VA JV....
I will be the first to admit that I was underwhelmed that all we managed to secure is 75% of Delta's share of the revenue to be flown by Delta pilots.
After all the Transatlantic JV secures nearly 100% of Delta's revenue share to be flown by Delta pilots.

Yet Delta purchasing a 49% financial stake in Virgin Atlantic is something completely different from any JV agreement we've had in the past. Here's what it says in the PWA when it comes to Delta's revenue share of JV and how that relates to what percentage of flying will be performed by Delta pilots:

Delta has a 49% share in Virgin Atlantic Revenue.
Delta has a 100% share in Delta Revenue.
Delta has a 74.5% share of the total DAL VA JV revenue.

Delta pilots should fly 55.8% of all DAL/VA JV flying
(per PWA 1.E.8 75% share of Delta's 74.5% JV revenue share)

If our NC can use 1.E.8 to secure 55.8% of the Delta Virgin JV flying for Delta pilots it will be a huge win and a big increase in WB Europe flying.

Cheers
George

55.8, 55.9, whatever it takes. So we will be doing the majority of the VA JV flying? Existing, or counting what we already do? Where are we already WRT current VA flying? Will we add, or are we good? Can we subtract from what we're doing and still be in compliance?

Wait, what?

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Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1361331)

The contract states this...

Sec 23 d.2

A reserve pilot will NOT be required to remain on call after his accumulated credit equals or exceeds his reserve guarantee.

Guarantee is ALV-2, so I think you're full at ALV-2.

I'll bring Sec 23 d.2 up to the scheduler next time they assign me short call between ALV-2 and ALV. I'm not sure how closely they follow this or if the computer will allow them to do this. It seems I have to call them to confirm this, that it isn't necessarily automatic, and then they'll place FULL on my schedule for the remaining days as a reminder.

For those who use the Goodreader app as a supplement to their Air Locker pubs, it's working again using a different server. The Sugarsync server is no longer a free service, so our ipubs guru switched to the box server. Instructions are on www.ipubs.me. Username and password is published in the DALPA forums. I've found Goodreader to be much more user-friendly compared to Air Locker.

FTB, bid weekends off and then PD Wed. You will never fly but your pay takes a hit.
But hey we got a big pay raise in record time. Time value vs money.

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot (Post 1361080)

Not entirely true....... If someone had a yellow slip in then they could be assigned the trip. As a FO on an aircraft that flies ALV+ trips I didn't see crew scheds having a problem assigning these trips. We have too many guys wanting to fly in excess of ALV!

Anyone who is bidding yellow slips during short months with lots of open time doesn't understand the system.

Okay, I'm asking this once a year but it's because I always just end up at McDonalds. If you're a cheapo but want good food, the best place to eat in DTW airport is...

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1361389)

Okay, I'm asking this once a year but it's because I always just end up at McDonalds. If you're a cheapo but want good food, the best place to eat in DTW airport is...

Coney Island or Taco Bell