Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1464450)

Btw, does anyone have a clear picture on what the sticking point is on the VA Dal production balance issue. I want to email my reps, but don't entirely understand that one. Is this just a case of management playing scope hardball?

Originally Posted by DeadHead (Post 1464460)

On that point, has anyone heard anything regarding our negotiator's progress with the company over the Pacific Narita/Haneda non-compliance issue?
I believe negotiators were supposed to have met with management sometime over the summer.
I'm less concerned with any type of contractual gain as I am concerned with our union's inability to enforce certain provisions of our section 1. Temporary approval expires September 30 th, so time will tell I guess.

Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1464473)

C'mon guys. We've seen this movie.
Management needs contract scope relief. DALPA is "constructively engaged".

You know those rumors about new aircraft orders?
I'll bet I know when the scope concessions will be announced.

Standby for yet another "Negotiator's Notepad" describing our latest win-win.

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1464317)

Frankly, it's sad to read a pilot writing something like that. Let me suggest an three hour option that will allow you to arrive in style and relaxed...


Figure your making at least a buck and a quarter from Delta. Don't know if they are paying you for mileage, but 26 hours of windshield time between Delta trips must just suck for you and your family.

Speaking of family, trips to the beach are "currency." Besides, you need the tax write off.

Mine's an A36 now, but the F33 or 33-35 is a better machine unless you need the extra capability. I had a 33-35 with a fresh IO-550 by D'Shannon and all the go fast goodies that I sold when Delta hired me ... wish very badly I still had it. Best flying airplane ever built IMHO (and that includes the 757, heresey I know)

Originally Posted by NERD (Post 1464504)

Anyone watch the fox news segment that just ended? About 1015am. Fair and balanced my ass! Total bash fest on unions. Oh, we ruined the airlines, not **** poor management. That is all.