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Bar, the 10 new 330's were not purchased for the Asia operation. I was told that 777 time was going to be moved into SEA for the purpose of over flying NRT. I think NRT is dead, JMHO. The 330's are going to be used to replace the 777 flying as much as possible, and to further our expansion into deep South America. Look for more frequencies to Brazil if we get permission.

We don't need to move 777 time to SEA to overfly NRT. 777s can overfly anyplace from anyplace.

In a semi response to the NRT question...Fukushima may screw up everything there.

Oops, I see Bar had a more thorough Fukushima response than me. Cesium, it's not just for breakfast anymore.

Mesabah

09-18-2013 07:13 AM

The strontium is going to be a huge issue going forward. It's difficult to detect as well as acting like calcium and collecting in the bones. I would not go anywhere near Japan.

dalad

09-18-2013 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1486050)

Ugh, I know. I don't know how much thought management has put into Fukushima, but it's definitely on their minds.

Wasatch Phantom

09-18-2013 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1485972)

I get your concern ... but we improved scope in Contract 2012.

I realize that's the "party line" / ALPA spin, but many Delta pilots would disagree. I'm one of them...

Bucking Bar

09-18-2013 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasatch Phantom (Post 1486064)

I realize that's the "party line" / ALPA spin, but many Delta pilots would disagree. I'm one of them...

Full disclosure - I voted against C2012 and debated the benefit of the 717. Now with a little historical perspective; the forethought to create new Joint Venture protections and provisions tied to the 717 appear to be helping us. I've changed my mind from con to pro.

Interested to learn your thoughts ... please share your reasoning with us. Why do believe Contract 2012 scope was not an improvement over it's predecessor?

Columbia

09-18-2013 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1486050)

Soooo....you're saying SEA 767 will be going junior? Sweet! :D

scambo1

09-18-2013 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Columbia (Post 1486074)

Soooo....you're saying SEA 767 will be going junior? Sweet! :D

It's already junior.:eek::D

The Waco Kid

09-18-2013 07:47 AM

Quick question:

In terms of relative seniority, where do the junior most 777 and 747 FO and Captain fall?

Thanks

Wilbur Wright

09-18-2013 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by boog123 (Post 1486004)

I always love how some DAL guys just love to say "NRT is dead". No clue of the actual economics, treaties, pacts, efficiencies, history, loyalty. Just, it was NWA's, so let's hope it goes away. Stupid. Do you have any clue how many pilot jobs would be lost if the operation went away. Be careful what you "hope" for.

I don't know of any South guys that were happy the 747-200s or DC9s were sold or would be happy if NRT shrunk/closed. We certainly weren't happy about FRA closing or the sale of the Pan Am A310s.

We're all one family now (even with the 747/777 fence that we have for 470 more days.) Pilot seats are pilots seats. Even though I'm fenced off of it, I would have been thrilled to see 10 more 747s come on the property.

georgetg

09-18-2013 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilbur Wright (Post 1486091)

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Cheers
George

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