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Old 03-24-2013 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Sorry to hear that, Denny. The good news is you only have to go through the short course when you get recalled on the next AE.
Thanks NewK. I've been bumped off equipment a couple of times before. I suspect there wont be any bids on it until the flat seat conversion is complete. To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'll put in for re-instatement back to it or not. (For a combination of reasons like being so junior and trip selection. Not because I don't like the Airbus. I actually do like it!) We'll see.....

Hey, I can still drive to work! It's all good!

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Old 03-24-2013 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
No bueno!

You were displaced to make room for a "new" captain slot, right?

Hopefully next bid will nix your displacement! (don't forget to check that you wish to be reinstated on your bid preferences if that's what you want)
How'd you know!?! I can't get anything past you!

It's kind of funny. I've kept an eye on the A330 category here in SEA and, if memory serves me okay, it's stayed very stable with no displacements. That's one reason I felt okay bidding junior on it. Well dontcha know, the bid after I get it, the company decides it's overmanned. DOH!

Not sure about asking for reinstatement right now. I have a while to make that decision.

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Old 03-25-2013 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Anyone else think Southwest is trying to change their image?

Where's the Bags fly Free? Actually brought EB down to GRU this morning and he commented on how different their commercials were compared to what they were showing during the NFL season. They are leaving a ton of money at the table with their lack of ancillary fees and they know it. Just don't know how to change their tune so abruptly.
Old 03-25-2013 | 04:15 AM
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Their copying us I think, and that's second largest US domestic airline. They just lost that title a couple of months ago.
Old 03-25-2013 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Anyone else think Southwest is trying to change their image?

Whoa.

Yeah a little copycat except its in color and they had Fun! doing the music. Interesting, they are morphing. Don't know if that's a good thing for them or not but this time period will be a watershed time in their existence.
Old 03-25-2013 | 04:34 AM
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You know, they're really missing out by not putting that camera in the sims and getting some initial and recurrent pilot training outtakes!
I doubt Delta would put our out takes on YouTube, no?
Old 03-25-2013 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Whoa.

Yeah a little copycat except its in color and they had Fun! doing the music. Interesting, they are morphing. Don't know if that's a good thing for them or not but this time period will be a watershed time in their existence.
Does anybody know how much they have cut back in ATL? I have noticed that we are never in a long line for departure anymore.
Old 03-25-2013 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Burn Notice
Where's the Bags fly Free? Actually brought EB down to GRU this morning and he commented on how different their commercials were compared to what they were showing during the NFL season. They are leaving a ton of money at the table with their lack of ancillary fees and they know it. Just don't know how to change their tune so abruptly.
The benefit they have quantified by not charging for bags is increased market share (from those airlines who do charge). They've publicly and proudly mentioned this. The downside to now charging for bags is losing much of that increased market share. They are stuck.
Old 03-25-2013 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

You were displaced to make room for a "new" captain slot, right?
As Elaine on Seinfeld (and Sailing) would say, you are "Even Steven."
Old 03-25-2013 | 05:43 AM
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They are down to less than 190 flights out of ATL from a high of 230ish. Sixteen less destinations served as well.
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