I can't believe you guys haven't picked up SD's email today. I love how DAL is pushing the envelope!

What, Surface tablets to management pilots, or that a couple of them flew a 717? To paraphrase the great philosopher, Bueller.

I talked to a rep once and found it was kind of scary how many people approached him wanting to be able to fly more hours in a month and looked at any limits on that as "stealing money" from them. He also said that if he mentioned strengthening scope the response from some was "if that's going to cost me a dime then NO." I'm sure they'd ask to sell vacations, get rid of WS limits, etc.

So absolutely herk, I'm with you, you cannot and will not please everyone. There are guys who want to pull up the ladder and those who want it down, some who want to work every day and some who don't want to work any day ever.

I personally think when it comes to staffing we need to be as clear as we are about things related to safety; if it reduces staffing, the answer is no. And to me keep a constant churn of guys flying going and claim that while they may not touch 60 hours they certainty provide needed availability when needed and the most important ability is availability. :D Don't make it blatantly obvious that you could live without 10% or more or they'll chop them right off like they did on ATL88B.

The person who mentioned it was an ATL 737 A. I wouldn't repeat it if it didn't sound plausible.

No, DAL lobbying the FAA to allow pax to use PEDs from pushback to block in. Start date to be announced soon.

Are we pushing the envelope like this guy?

http://images.ftw.usatoday.com/wp-co...13487765-1.gif

Sheesh. Check your email guys. I thought you had your finger on the pulse. ;)

Broke out the old double-breasted horse blanket today. I feel so professional...think I'll go commandeer somebody's crew van just for fun;)

You mean Jim Graham's letter. Oh, OK.

Not only lobbying, but apparently testing.

Press Release ? FAA to Allow Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced that the FAA has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight, and is immediately providing the airlines with implementation guidance.
etc

Wow. John Kerry in the back row?

Carl