Originally Posted by cni187 (Post 1427165)

Hmm, best get my resume polished up. Virgin America is sounding better and better all the time. Better go over to their thread and ask about health insurance.

Originally Posted by daldude (Post 1427163)

Funny I just heard same thing from SW management type last night. So this is second hand at best. I did not believe him at the time.

If true, Delta has known for quite some time according to this person. Explains delays, no hiring, not filling positions on 717. I have to give the company credit. They did a great job making us believe the 717 were going to come here on time. Hopefully, none of it is true.

Originally Posted by firstmob (Post 1427223)

What is the over/under number of new WB's and date of announcement?

Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1427281)

Actually I am more Libertarian. I couldn't care less about abortion or other staunch conservative issues.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1427286)

ok, ok. anyway, we both despise Obama.
and I'd be happy to drink an Amarone with you on a layover.
but I'm bringing Carl for backup. :D

Originally Posted by Fly4hire (Post 1427142)

Rumor to confirm or deny: SWA delaying 717 deliveries because they need the lift, paying DAL penalty payments, (DC9 to hang on a while longer?). Heard from a JS'er riding with SWA crew.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1427246)

So...new "Pilot Sick Verification Form" is on the street.

In order for your sick time to be "verified," here's what you must provide some pretty personal health info to the company.

Once filled out, you must send it to the company via email. We have no idea who will be reviewing it, or who will have access to it (personal health information).

This is all absolute BULLSH!T. Don't want to give that info? Well, for your 5th sick call each year, they are contractually permitted to demand that info--and more--via your health records directly from your own doctor.

Another HUGE concession, not to mention an egregious breach of privacy.

None of the wording or requirements to "verify" sickness are contractual. I'm curious to see if ALPA allows this nonsense to stand. I'm guessing they won't make a peep.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1427301)

I don't buy it. RA doesn't take kindly to being messed with. Penalties or no penalties. I call rumor busted.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1427286)

ok, ok. anyway, we both despise Obama.
and I'd be happy to drink an Amarone with you on a layover.
but I'm bringing Carl for backup. :D

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1427316)

When Obama reads that you wrote that, the IRS is going to audit your [three letter word]. :D

A Tsquare and Carl beer summit?