Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1372494)

I LOL everytime I read something like this. I find it funny that people are still so hung up on the phrase "may begin the hiring process as early as 2012". I guess it was a bluff, just like the B717s. :D

Originally Posted by CAAC ATP (Post 1372515)

I completely agree. Seat back IFE will soon become a dinosaur. Just like those massive CRTs that used to hang down every few rows.

In 2007/8 an on-board server was being developed for A319s in which passengers could access content, paid and free, from their own mobile devices. The airline that was developing this went out of business, however they had already implemented a cockpit server for EFBs. Just so happens a retired Delta VP was instrumental in this program. Wonder if we'll see him again?

The option to access the internet and aircraft intranet via wifi is the logical choice with the proliferation of smart phones and tablets. Delta could easily develop an app that accesses Delta aircraft intranet services. The important modifications that need to be made are electrical outlets or usb charges at every seat.

Originally Posted by hoserpilot (Post 1372530)

I Lol every time I see you make fun of your coworkers. I think of how arrogant your above statement is. Why do you think less of your fellow coworkers who see things different than you? Many of your coworkers, many years senior to you, saw that statement as an end to years of stagnation. Did you see I said many years senior? These folks were hired a decade or more before you but are still junior with the company. Try to put your high 5 digit seniority number in their shoes. Only then may you truly understand their angst. Btw, I am junior too. The world does not revolve around me though.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1372535)

This is being looked into as we speak. It's still a few years out though. In it's final form, it will tie into the tablet device that we are all supposedly getting, beginning with the 717. It's the long term solution but in the meantime expect to see a mix of options. The international fleet should be wifi capable by the end of this year.

Originally Posted by CAAC ATP (Post 1372515)

I completely agree. Seat back IFE will soon become a dinosaur. Just like those massive CRTs that used to hang down every few rows.

In 2007/8 an on-board server was being developed for A319s in which passengers could access content, paid and free, from their own mobile devices. The airline that was developing this went out of business, however they had already implemented a cockpit server for EFBs. Just so happens a retired Delta VP was instrumental in this program. Wonder if we'll see him again?

The option to access the internet and aircraft intranet via wifi is the logical choice with the proliferation of smart phones and tablets. Delta could easily develop an app that accesses Delta aircraft intranet services. The important modifications that need to be made are electrical outlets or usb charges at every seat.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1372494)

I LOL everytime I read something like this. I find it funny that people are still so hung up on the phrase "may begin the hiring process as early as 2012". I guess it was a bluff, just like the B717s. :D

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1372586)

You were making fun of somone earlier about them not believing the more frequent bids statement.

You said it was clearly stated that they were going to happen more frequently, while the wording was identical to the hiring process statement by SD.

Well, now its come out that the next bid will be spaced out at least as far as normal... what do you have to say about that and your decision to consider one clear and one not so clear?