"Would you rather have it terrible or just awful?"

It should have been done right.

If this is the best ALPA can do when the company's making billions, I'd say you've done a magnificent job lowering expectations.

Then what enhancements do you propose? Unlimited, unmonitored, paid personal leave? Is that what Delta owes you for being a company making billions of dollars? Conversely the passengers could suggest they want a fraction of their ticket price back by the same logic. Would you support that?

It was done right. You're digging deep on this one. A truly honorable and honest pilot group wouldn't need ALPA's protection from a sick leave investigation at all. In this case though, ALPA went to bat for those who insisted on abusing an already fair system.

03-02-2013 | 01:32 PM

#124462

scambo1

The Brown Dot +1

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From: 777B

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailorJerry

Then what enhancements do you propose? Unlimited, unmonitored, paid personal leave? Is that what Delta owes you for being a company making billions of dollars? Conversely the passengers could suggest they want a fraction of their ticket price back by the same logic. Would you support that?

It was done right. You're digging deep on this one. A truly honorable and honest pilot group wouldn't need ALPA's protection from a sick leave investigation at all. In this case though, ALPA went to bat for those who insisted on abusing an already fair system.

Interesting perspective. nevermind.

03-02-2013 | 01:50 PM

#124463

Jack Bauer

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Any chance we can get some of these to haul our gear during gate changes in ATL?

And one with a head to deal with rowdy PAX?

03-02-2013 | 02:01 PM

#124464

buzzpat

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From: Urban chicken rancher.

Any bros laying over in downtown Minny tomorrow (Sunday) nite? I've got a super long layover. It's time for an APC board meeting.

03-02-2013 | 02:14 PM

#124465

johnso29

Moderator

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 13,088

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From: B757/767

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

I put in for mine in December. Just received it yesterday. I would call that a delay.

Looks like I'll be using someone else this year. Thanks.

03-02-2013 | 02:22 PM

#124466

hoserpilot

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From: maddoggy dog

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

Looks like I'll be using someone else this year. Thanks.

I just used pro-diem for the first time. Took 3 days to get it back. I likey!

03-02-2013 | 02:28 PM

#124467

Timbo

Runs with scissors

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzpat

Any bros laying over in downtown Minny tomorrow (Sunday) nite? I've got a super long layover. It's time for an APC board meeting.

I'll be passing through MSP on Sunday, 11am arrival, 1pm departure, you going to be at the airport then or already at the hotel?

If my 1pm DV8DH ride home breaks or cnx, I will be inclined to head to the hotel for some beer taste-testing.

03-02-2013 | 02:57 PM

#124468

buzzpat

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From: Urban chicken rancher.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo

At the hotel Timbo. We have the LAX red eye that gets in at 6:40 AM or so. If you decide to come downtown, please look me up. I'm there until Monday afternoon. I'll shoot you my cell number via PM. Love to swap some stories. We just missed each other in the ATL as I recall.

Buzz

03-02-2013 | 04:24 PM

#124469

SOFA

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From: 797 F/O

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

I put in for mine in December. Just received it yesterday. I would call that a delay.

Put mine in on 16 DEC. Called about it yesterday, and they said being processed as we spoke. Should receive it by the 6th. They said they had to run extra trials on it this year.

03-02-2013 | 04:41 PM

#124470

qball

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Posts: 1,410

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From: Cockpit speaker volume knob set to eleven.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOFA

Put mine in on 16 DEC. Called about it yesterday, and they said being processed as we spoke. Should receive it by the 6th. They said they had to run extra trials on it this year.

Pro Diem. Have used them for 3 years... Never longer than 72 hours.