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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1668967)

Fellas:

Sierra Nevada IPA Variety 12-pack is on sale, at least at Kroger.

Oh so glorious...

One of my neighbors is the Atlanta area rep for Sierra Nevada, so he pretty much drinks Sierra with people for a living (oh, and provides the occasional Sierra keg for neighborhood functions...) Pretty much the only person in my 'hood that I'd trade jobs with....

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Originally Posted by Splash (Post 1668729)

I think we gave up a massive amount during bankruptcy because we had a massive amount to give up, and we had the most to lose if we DIDN'T give it up. I voted for the concessionary contract because the alternative was worse at that point in time - when our for-profit company was losing massive amounts of money.

Having my income and quality of life dependent upon the profitability of the company we work for is fraught with wild swings. I like ALPA's movement toward making our contract less vulnerable to those wild swings.

The pay rates in 2004 were nice. They were also vulnerable. That point is inarguable given the events that actually occurred. I think that vulnerability stems in part from our relative position when compared to the other airlines. That's why I'm amused whenever someone claims comparison to other airlines is irrelevant. That is as logical as claiming our income should be based upon the profitability of our company only in good times, and never in bad times.

Debt from hundreds of RJs, pensions and SWA fuel hedges killed most majors. The hourly rate of 2004 was a small component in contrast.

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Originally Posted by Fly4hire (Post 1669021)

Product dumping and market share. What the Japanese did with consumer electronics in the 70's. Once there is no US international flying of any significance any longer they will raise prices to profitable levels but will own the market. Ditto with the ME carriers. And they are counting on our own law makers to hand it to them. :mad:

Concise and spot on.

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Originally Posted by shiznit (Post 1668790)

So.... "Mr. You are complacent. I am not.":

How many LEC meetings have to attended to bring resolutions forward, while pointing out that others are guilty of being complacent?
How much volunteer work have you put square on your shoulders with ALPA to make the changes you think are so sorely needed?
Aren't you the guy who's breaking everyone out of the "comfort zone" with strong, poignant, intelligent articles submitted to the Roar/New York Minute/Widget...

Actually the weak sauce here is the "complacent mindset(as personified by you)..."

MEC Chair and Vice need to be elected by MEMRAT. That would keep the alter agenda types out.

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Originally Posted by RockyBoy (Post 1668794)

???

Do airlines really test fly airplanes? How's that help them make any decisions on whether or not to buy it?

It is not test flying really, but as a company researches to order or not a certain type the project pilots will be invited to observe some testing, take notes and report to their companies. Occasionally they might even touch the controls and take a couple of selfies.

Better familiarity for airlines and good will and openness from manufacturers.

I've been looking at the "Projected Category" list vs. the "Forecast Staffing 22D2 Report." For December 2014, it appears that there will be a little growth in the LAX and SLC 737 categories but is that offset by the dramatic reduction of ER numbers?

LAX projected 176 B ER pilots but the forecast calls for only 145 come December. For SLC, it's 93 B ER pilots and forecast for only 76.

Does that mean ER displacements are eminent?

How much water do these reports hold? Am I simply freaking myself out for no reason?

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Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1669034)

And sometimes they flew below the rim of the grand canyon.

And that took real skill, since back in those days the Grand Canyon was only a couple hundred feet deep. :p

Does the G/S trigger apply to reserves? How does it work? And if you have something like a leave that decreases your overall credit as a reserve and the trigger is about 20 hours higher, does that mean you won't get green slip pay on reserve until you fly more than the trigger?

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Originally Posted by Fly4hire (Post 1668190)

The company went from $12 billion in debt prior to C2012 to a forecast of $5 billion by the end of this year. And they couldn't afforded another 5% pay? :eek:

Your numbers are off.

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Originally Posted by Red Five (Post 1669159)

Does the G/S trigger apply to reserves? How does it work?

The trigger does not apply to reserves.
Reserve green slips are single pay no credit paid on top of the guarantee.