Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1620120)

Been trying to download the updated Navtech Desktop Application now for a few hours. After my 3rd attempt at the update I deleted the whole thing and am now attempting a completely new install.

Originally Posted by shiznit (Post 1619967)

Trainer isn't necessarily owned for pure profit motives. It is a leverage tool that is used in many other aspects of the DAL operation that Wall St. doesn't seem to pick up on:

Refineries make jet-A and other distillates, but they also produce propylene gylcol, when negotiating with suppliers around the country at other airports, we use our "self-supply" option to leverage better prices than the competition on everything from de-ice fluid, diesel for GSE, and jet-A. Give us the price we want or we will ship in our own. Lots of those deals end up hidden in other aspects of the enterprise.

Trainer is supposedly on track for a $100m profit this year, all the gross profits (and resultant net losses) from the last two years have been because of infrastructure and repairs. Now that those big ticket items are squared away it "should" actually be a benefit in its own right going forward.

They are also getting the Bakken crude at a better quantity now, which cuts crude acquisition by about $12/bbl. That will benefit the DAL bottom line a lot, the Nigerian cruse is much more expensive, however the market price for jet fuel isn't decreasing by that same $12/bbl on the open market.

I like that DAL is on the road to insourcing:
Trainer = Fuel Expenses
DCI = shrinking and DAL 717's (and maybe even more 717's)
ALK = cutting ground handling, shrinking CS routes, growing SEA via DAL metal
Intl. = more 333's, WB RFP, threatening to kick Alitalia out of JV/Skyteam, fighting MEA's instead of retreating

Originally Posted by Alan Shore (Post 1620182)

Things must be back to normal. I just downloaded the update to the Navtech desktop app, put in a bid, and submitted it all in the space of about ten minutes.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1620189)

Stop the presses! Are our expectations being *gasp* raised by a DALPA operative?? :eek::D

Let's all keep our eyes on the ball.. making sure we're cashing in on the company's success!

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1620199)

I thought it was a good and informative post...

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1620198)

I just tried again and suddenly the update went through. Maybe the logjam is over for this month. I'm about to go read the pbs bulletin on ordered bid lines. I guess that's what cause the snafu this month.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1620210)

Just got the eblast from Dalpa regarding sick leave. When we were voting for the concessionary TA, I specifically asked if the company would cover sick leave verification doctor visits. 'Yes' was the answer. Well, another lie I guess. Turns out in almost every case, it's your dime for the medical verification forms. Nothing like having to pay for using your sick leave... that's got to be an industry first! How much will we need to give up to get back to a non bankruptcy sick leave system?