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You can't.... however all my classmates and those around me that I've spoken with immediately say the same thing.

It will be interesting to see how they put in their final qualifiers.

And that's why the "see how many sr to me have bid it" function is worthless.

Doesn't take into account qualifiers, and only looks at first 3 bids.

Bid what you want, want what you bid

Ferd149

03-10-2013 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1368795)

What is it with companies Delta buys - loss, loss loss. (CMR, Pinnacle, etc). Why can't we buy a winner! :rolleyes:

Just wait till we drag all those VA guys and their jets to ATL, (I heard on the next AE or whatever they call it at VA that will show'em:D) I'm thinking a Barg Inn somewhere down near Spondivits (sp?) might make them feel at home.

Fun little 'ditty' going across the pond a few months ago. A Virgin dude said something on 123.45 (an actual professional question as I recall) followed by a voice from nowhere that said, "Virgin.....we're coming for your women":cool:

Loved it!

Ferd

SailorJerry

03-10-2013 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1368795)

What is it with companies Delta buys - loss, loss loss. (CMR, Pinnacle, etc). Why can't we buy a winner! :rolleyes:

Winners are expensive.

TeddyKGB

03-10-2013 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream (Post 1368835)

Just for fun, looked at 717A ATL. I'm 25xx and there is one above me with 717A as first choice... was a bit surprised at that... I get that being no. 1 is kewl... just not 25yrs kewl at that pay rate (even with GS's)!

I'm 11,XXX

193 A's ahead of me and 21 B's

Speedbird2263

03-10-2013 08:04 AM

Does anyone know the approx. number of crews per aircraft Delta plans to staff for the 717? Just curious

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LOBO	03-10-2013 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1368851)

I'm 11,XXX

193 A's ahead of me and 21 B's

First Preference or Total?

ilinipilot

03-10-2013 08:08 AM

RE Seniority on ATL 717 A

How much do you think the schedules will play into people bidding the 717? If you look at our DC9 schedules they are not good. Lots of 5 legs days short overnights and your variety is weak.
Will that affect some people and their desire to move up?

Also on a related note has it been addressed if the 717 will have 5 day trips? The DC9 has a few but does that mean the 717 will too?

TeddyKGB

03-10-2013 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LOBO (Post 1368859)

First Preference or Total?

Those were 1st pref only. I'm sure most will MD into it so those #'s don't really mean anything.

SailorJerry

03-10-2013 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird2263 (Post 1368857)

Does anyone know the approx. number of crews per aircraft Delta plans to staff for the 717? Just curious

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7 to start.