Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?

Guard Dude · 2007-04-20 06:03:08

Oh, and hope everyone had a good Monday. http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/vm8pu00.gif I for one am proud to be an American.

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07-29-2014 | 06:45 AM

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orvil

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

Oh, and hope everyone had a good Monday.

I for one am proud to be an American.

07-29-2014 | 06:52 AM

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Obviously they are or they wouldn't be offering them an incentive to retire while at the same time hiring thousands of new flight attendants. Problem is, the good ones that are nice and smart are the ones who leave. The crazy ones don't have a life and will never retire.

I just flew with a FA who was in the training department. He said that they had hired 1500 FA's last year. Of the 1500, 750 have already quit.

07-29-2014 | 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flyallnite

I've witnessed one FA eat FOUR first class meals. It's like a buffet back there. Have seen some recent hires, maybe 5 years seniority pushing 300lbs.

Make them get into the raft after they go through the overwing exit (if they can fit) with the FAA watching. Problem solved! Seeing how they are professionals with AFA demanded certificates they should see no problem with this demonstration of professional competence.

07-29-2014 | 07:03 AM

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Alan Shore

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I just flew with a FA who was in the training department. He said that they had hired 1500 FA's last year. Of the 1500, 750 have already quit.

Wow!! Any idea why?

07-29-2014 | 07:04 AM

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Wow!! Any idea why?

Don't know if that number is accurate, but the reality of the job is a far cry from what they're selling in ATL.

07-29-2014 | 07:06 AM

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As do I. Removal of a trip for 100 in 672 would be an application of the FARs, which is an IROP. Were the removal due to 60 in 168, there would be no recovery obligation.

Sorry for the bad news.

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

Does it show recovery on your schedule? If not then don't ask a question to the CPSC. Pick up another trip, GS or enjoy your time off!

Thanks guys!

Yes it shows the trip, but with 23K next to the days the trip operated.

The thing I'm thinking is, I have a trip on Thursday. If I under fly it enough they may put the trip back on (assuming it's still in open time). I'll report back on what happens. I'm hoping to slip into Lazy Ferd mode......my natural state

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07-29-2014 | 07:08 AM

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Alan Shore

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I've given them identical input before. Nothing changes. I guess not enough pilots have a problem with being stuck someplace like downtown Springfield, MA on a Sunday with the only option for lunch being the Dunkin Donuts across the street behind the Marriott.

Or not enough pilots provide the necessary feedback.

07-29-2014 | 07:09 AM

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Carl Spackler

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Originally Posted by orvil

I just flew with a FA who was in the training department. He said that they had hired 1500 FA's last year. Of the 1500, 750 have already quit.

Wow. They were able to obtain a lifetime supply of wine and Kit Kat bars in one year?

Pretty impressive.

Carl

07-29-2014 | 07:09 AM

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Wow!! Any idea why?

The job wasn't what they expected. Many were sent to NYC. The cost of living was too much. Another reason given was they were flying a lot more hours than they had been told to expect.

07-29-2014 | 07:11 AM

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Wow!! Any idea why?

I'm betting commuting problems. There was a wonderful woman working at a Mexican Food place we haunt a lot. She was hired, told to expect New York as a base and quit prior to training. I think she got on with USAir and is driving to work.

Didn't they hire nothing but speakers for the first several classes? Dream about going to Paris, then go to Jackson