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tsquare 06-25-2014 07:20 AM

Anybody having trouble with the CQ2 disk? I tried to start it up, and it gave me a completion code. Great right? Except that it doesn't show up on my time card. So I was starting to watch the disk as uncredited, to actually do the work, but I thought if I did that and the completion code is buggered up that I would wind up watching it again for credit. I will watch it once, but not twice. Any suggestions?

Dirtdiver 06-25-2014 07:22 AM


Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 1671692)
They are still out there, DGS and active, put them in the survey to accomplish a change.

I've never had a bad experience with a DGS guy. Have run into 2 tools, one an FO inst that gave me a CQ oral that went way past what I got on my initial 727 CA checkout, and another aspiring management type that took offense when I told him there was nothing wrong with the walk around picture of the open cargo door. I suppose he does all his ext inspections after scheduled push.

Mesabah 06-25-2014 08:04 AM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1671661)
Great find.... Anybody know how to embed this? Since it's not youtube, you can't do it the same way. (I tried).

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/98941796" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/98941796">North Atlantic Skies</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/natsaero">NATS</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Edit: Nope, doesn't work.

gloopy 06-25-2014 08:49 AM


Originally Posted by Smokey23 (Post 1671369)
It's 50 markets, not 50 seats!

Yeah cause there's just sooooooo many markets out there desperate for a massive capacity dump which will trigger instant profits, for great success! :rolleyes:

That press release smacked of so much desperation I actually worry about their internal prognosis of their business model. I assumed they were stable at the very least but this strongly implies that things could be far worse than most on the outside can see right now.

FWIW I hope that's not the case. The last thing we need right now is a destabilized domestic giant doing desperate things to survive, or worse. OTOH, spamming small to mid sized markets with another capacity dump will hurt everyone. If they are banking on the other legacies gifting it to them to preserve margins so that they can gain marketshare at a profit, they are sadly and perhaps critically mistaken. That would be even dumber than an attempt at pond crossing widebody flying. Interestingly enough, there is a good chance they will try both in the coming years.

Unlike legend and lore of years past, they won't be competing with Greyhound and bringing new pax to the industry. They will be slugging it out in a zero sum game with the existing big 3 for existing marketshare that is only doing well because of capacity restraint. They will glut the market with seats while at the same time increasing their costs and complexity and sparking off a 3 front war with the other legacies that IMO they can't win. We will all be weaker for it, but IMO SWA will flirt with devistation if they attempt anything so stupid.

Then again if its that or stagnation, perhaps they figure they'll go out in style.

sailingfun 06-25-2014 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1671764)
Yeah cause there's just sooooooo many markets out there desperate for a massive capacity dump which will trigger instant profits, for great success! :rolleyes:

That press release smacked of so much desperation I actually worry about their internal prognosis of their business model. I assumed they were stable at the very least but this strongly implies that things could be far worse than most on the outside can see right now.

FWIW I hope that's not the case. The last thing we need right now is a destabilized domestic giant doing desperate things to survive, or worse. OTOH, spamming small to mid sized markets with another capacity dump will hurt everyone. If they are banking on the other legacies gifting it to them to preserve margins so that they can gain marketshare at a profit, they are sadly and perhaps critically mistaken. That would be even dumber than an attempt at pond crossing widebody flying. Interestingly enough, there is a good chance they will try both in the coming years.

Unlike legend and lore of years past, they won't be competing with Greyhound and bringing new pax to the industry. They will be slugging it out in a zero sum game with the existing big 3 for existing marketshare that is only doing well because of capacity restraint. They will glut the market with seats while at the same time increasing their costs and complexity and sparking off a 3 front war with the other legacies that IMO they can't win. We will all be weaker for it, but IMO SWA will flirt with devistation if they attempt anything so stupid.

Then again if its that or stagnation, perhaps they figure they'll go out in style.

SWA's overall financial position compared to Delta is outstanding. They don't have any off the books debt or pension obligations. Whatever choices in fleets or growth they make could be sustained for a long long time.

Purple Drank 06-25-2014 09:28 AM

Maybe SWA can get 737 overhead panels installed on the C-series. :cool:

Just saw a SWA airplane with a "bags fly free" decal in place...so for the foreseeable future they're leaving hundreds of millions on the table.

MoonShot 06-25-2014 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by MoonShot (Post 1671038)
Anyone have any experience trying to push CQ as far back as possible because they are going to train on a new aircraft before they drop dead?

I'm projected to go to 7ER requal in Oct, and my current CQ cycle is Aug-Oct. I'm 1 from the bottom, so while I'll bid to avoid going early, I get whats left.

Is it worth a call to resources to suggest delaying CQ, or will they laugh me off the phone?

Update.

I looked at the CQ training list for Aug. My name wasn't on there so I called. They said that since I should go to training before the end of my grace month, they were going to try and avoid sending me to CQ.

I'm pleasantly surprised!

BigLebowski 06-25-2014 11:36 AM

Can anyone provide a sound projection on what the future holds for Delta in SLC? I tried the search function, and came up empty.

FNG here, wanting to move out to where there are some mountains. SEA and LAX are options too. But, SLC is cheaper.

Thanks in advance.

sailingfun 06-25-2014 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by BigLebowski (Post 1671852)
Can anyone provide a sound projection on what the future holds for Delta in SLC? I tried the search function, and came up empty.

FNG here, wanting to move out to where there are some mountains. SEA and LAX are options too. But, SLC is cheaper.

Thanks in advance.

I would expect the base to remain its current size. Movement will be much slower then east coast bases. If your locked into the west UAL would be a much better choice.

poostain 06-25-2014 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 1671858)
I would expect the base to remain its current size. Movement will be much slower then east coast bases. If your locked into the west UAL would be a much better choice.

Weird advice sailing:confused: RA just told the SEA reps there will be a narrow body base opening in SEA sometime after they decide on the wide body RFP. It was mentioned a few times in 54's latest update. With Sea on its way to a true hub status as nrt over fly continues, I would think UAL would not necessarily be a better choice for West wannabes.


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