I doubt it. They seem very overstaffed as it is at the moment.

Maybe there are 777 deliveries driving a few of these routes, for which we haven't seen an AE yet. That's about it.

I would guess the January AE won't be as full of displacements as we might fear, but I doubt it offers any 767/7ER vacancies.

Would any DAL-S guys care to share some info on their current Health Care Plan? I'm looking through the Account Based plans, and have never used one before. I've always used an HMO or PPO equivalent, and was wondering if anyone could give their opinions on which they like better and why. Just trying to make the decision if I want to switch.

Thanks in advance.

To add, you'll get $116 for a normal physical and $191 for a physical with an EKG. If your AME charges you more, you're out of pocket the difference. If he/she charges less, you're smiling to the bank.

So those of us who are 40+ and need a physical every six months will get a check for $116 and $191. There's no need to send in a receipt from the doctor's office.

It's all in the PWA, Section 25.K.1.

I have the Gold HRA which cover me and my 3-year-old son. My wife has her own benefits through work, but they charge a lot to add a dependent, which is why my son is under my plan.

I've only used it for minor things (doctor visits) and it seems to work alright. I like the fact that there's no copay. DL puts a $1000 into the account every year from which the doctor fees are drawn. The money deposited accumulates each year. So far, I've only tapped into part of it.

I haven't had any big ticket items yet, although I'm looking at getting an MRI for my shoulder and possibly surgery after that (at least some type of physical therapy). I'd also be interested to hear what experience others have had with "big ticket" events.

Unless you're in a position to immediately fund your own health savings account or don't plan on getting sick/injured any time soon:), the Gold HRA is probably a good option.

Obviously not a DAL-S guy, but with a family of three, soon to be four, with both kids under the age of five, I'm leaning towards the Gold HRA option because of the larger contribution and the lower deductible. Wait until your young'un hits preschool... germ central.

Having said that, I would also appreciate some opinions on the different plans from guys in similar family situations.

So at this point, is it best for DAL to let AMR have JAL? I mean its great to run up the price on them but what if we get stuck with it? Is this a game of chicken to see who'll jump out of the JAL bid before the car goes off the cliff?

Question about this email from DALPA with LOA 19 and FOQA; to date, has Delta not been collecting FOQA data to date or have we and just not done anything with it?

I'm a Gold HRA man myself. Seems to be the most similar to the Delta pilots plan without taking half my paycheck.

huge fan of the Diamond HSA. Tax-free contributions and it's completely portable. For a guy in the bottom 10%, that's significant.