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08-28-2013 | 09:05 PM

#138141

MD88Driver

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I overheard in the ATL pilot lounge a couple of dudes saying the CO was having difficultly with the new interiors; specifically the seats. Something about certifying the seats or such. Just me unintentionally hearing them near me while signing in today. I have no proof that is really the case.

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Originally Posted by iaflyer

Oops, Thought Delta.com would be updated and show the updated aircraft types, but guess not.

08-28-2013 | 10:06 PM

#138142

capncrunch

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Originally Posted by Scoop

My point was that the bucket system, notwithstanding SC deficiencies, does a pretty good job of spreading out flying.

I'm going to have to disagree with you there. The old system was much better at that. He who has the least amount of flying is up at bat... fair* and spread evenly.

*unless someones idea of fair is having junior guys do all the work.

08-28-2013 | 10:21 PM

#138143

capncrunch

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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

No one is celebrating, and frankly, allowing reserves to fly to ALV+15 was perhaps, imo, the biggest concession we gave in C2012. Having said that, all the fear mongerers who said reserves are gonna fly 99 hours every month have been proven wrong..... again.

Keep up the tone buddy*

*winning hearts and minds one condescending post at a time.

08-28-2013 | 10:26 PM

#138144

Airfix

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

Any and every musician needs to see this in the theater before it is gone. Jump to three minutes in ...

I heard that clip on the radio on the way to work one day. Thanks for the reminder to go see the film. What amazing presence and the vocals send shivers down your spine. I might sound like crusty old git but you just don't see that in the music of today. God I sound like my dad 35 years ago!

08-28-2013 | 11:51 PM

#138145

finis72

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From: 777 Sim Instructor

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Originally Posted by capncrunch

Keep up the tone buddy*

*winning hearts and minds one condescending post at a time.

I reread PG"s post several times and saw nothing condescending in it, just a little jibe at the naysayers. Your post on the other hand was nothing but.

08-29-2013 | 01:21 AM

#138146

johnso29

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Originally Posted by Purple Drank

The full pain of ALV+15 won't be felt for another summer or maybe two--although plenty of folks have felt it already. The company still needs to "right size" the pilot group after our efficiency concessions. And good luck getting this genie back in the bottle in future negotiations.

But you knew all that.

Clearly you don't understand our contract. The more that reserve pilots are utilized, the more reserve pilots required increases. That's the staffing formula. The ALV can't be cranked up in the 80's all year long either. So once again, you are incorrect.

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08-29-2013 | 01:32 AM

#138147

johnso29

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

Going with hyperbole is not a winning strategy. I don't recall anyone saying everyone was going to fly 99 hours every month. I do remember hearing the claim you could fly up to 99 hours as a result of giving that staff-saving measure. You do have people flying their @rses off because of that concession. Why we gave them something like that with record profits, I'll never know.

There are several people who frequent this thread who are insistent that all reserves will be flying ALV + 15 in the busy months

08-29-2013 | 02:16 AM

#138148

johnso29

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

Fair enough. So it's not really about DPA, but any other entity coming in to replace ALPA for you, right? You should be making a case why we should keep ALPA rather than negative DPA comments, because no other union is an option for you.

Perhaps. But I won't sit here and watch TC continue to toss out lies and inaccurate information. When he does that, he continues to divide our pilot group. I've also provided several reasons why I think we need to keep ALPA in some of my previous posts.