Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-28-2009, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by LeineLodge
Question for DL South reserves:
Is there a usual time that scheduling assigns open flying or short call for the following day? For example, up north, known open flying was assigned for
the next day by noon, and usually even earlier. This allowed more than 12 hours notice for long call guys.
Just wondering if they give a lot of min calls (ie only 12 hours) or if they tend to assign trips/short call with as much advanced warning as possible. Specifically thinking about the commuting dead zone between about 4pm-8pm every afternoon that would make getting there pretty interesting.
Is there a usual time that scheduling assigns open flying or short call for the following day? For example, up north, known open flying was assigned for
the next day by noon, and usually even earlier. This allowed more than 12 hours notice for long call guys.
Just wondering if they give a lot of min calls (ie only 12 hours) or if they tend to assign trips/short call with as much advanced warning as possible. Specifically thinking about the commuting dead zone between about 4pm-8pm every afternoon that would make getting there pretty interesting.
The open trips due to sick-outs can occur at any time.
Commuting to reserve is always going to be "interesting". It'll add a lot of stress to your life, that's for sure.
10-28-2009, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by upndsky
I've noticed that it depends a little on the scheduler, but known open time is usually assigned between 8 and 9 a.m. I've never seen it assigned later than 10 a.m. (not that it doesn't happen, but it's rare). Short call is usually assigned by around 11 a.m. if not before.
10-28-2009, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
Not to change the subject.......but to change the subject......My son just finished basic training and is at his AIT training base. I'm looking to buy him a ticket home for Xmas. Does anyone know if we can get reduced fare confirmed tickets for children 19 or older? I tried the "fly confirmed for less" but he doesn't come up as eligible. If not does Delta give any kind of Military discount fare? Thanks,
Denny
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10-28-2009, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Buttermaker
ACL,
Thanks for the answers. There is some bad gouge out there on DN floating around. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I like what DN stands for and hope he will be able to deliver if elected.
Thanks for the answers. There is some bad gouge out there on DN floating around. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I like what DN stands for and hope he will be able to deliver if elected.
As for RJDC, I was not a member, ever, I had my reasons, but they are moot, RJDC does not exist.
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10-28-2009, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Check Essential
They usually assign the next day trips that they know about before noon.
The open trips due to sick-outs can occur at any time.
Commuting to reserve is always going to be "interesting". It'll add a lot of stress to your life, that's for sure.
The open trips due to sick-outs can occur at any time.
Commuting to reserve is always going to be "interesting". It'll add a lot of stress to your life, that's for sure.
10-28-2009, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mudhendrvr
Denny, Not sure about the reduced fare stuff, but I rarely got a discounted fare being in the military while flying. They give the military a deal on fully refundable/transferable tickets I think. The only thing I could think of is for your son to go to the on base travel agency, used to be SATO but can't remeber the name now but it should be at the same place as the travel office, and see if they can get him the best deal. I had decent luck with that when I was AD. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the input. I kinda figured this was the case but I thought I'd tap into the collective wisdom of the the group and ask any way. Thanks again.
Denny
10-28-2009, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
Not to change the subject.......but to change the subject......My son just finished basic training and is at his AIT training base. I'm looking to buy him a ticket home for Xmas. Does anyone know if we can get reduced fare confirmed tickets for children 19 or older? I tried the "fly confirmed for less" but he doesn't come up as eligible. If not does Delta, or anyone, give any kind of Military discount fare? Thanks,
Denny
Denny
The special, positive space passes that were awarded last June (?). If you haven't use it. You have to be one of the 2 passengers, but I think the non-dep kid can be the other. You fly to where he's at via non rev/jumpseat, fly with him both directions and then you non rev/jumpseat back home alone.
Anyway, it was just a thought
10-28-2009, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RockyMtMadDog
Probably for the same reason a candidate comes to an anonymous forum and speaks in third-person. 
Bob Dole supports all candidates who speak in the third person and so does Jimmy.
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For the record Scoop is not Bob Dole or Jimmy, but Scoop thinks this whole issue is a tempest in a teapot. Scoop finds it awfully suspicious that new posters are attacikng candidates on this forum.
Scoop has just one question for all candidates:
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10-28-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ratsnrip
This is an "on the fly" thought. Details likely to be wrong... but
The special, positive space passes that were awarded last June (?). If you haven't use it. You have to be one of the 2 passengers, but I think the non-dep kid can be the other. You fly to where he's at via non rev/jumpseat, fly with him both directions and then you non rev/jumpseat back home alone.
Anyway, it was just a thought
The special, positive space passes that were awarded last June (?). If you haven't use it. You have to be one of the 2 passengers, but I think the non-dep kid can be the other. You fly to where he's at via non rev/jumpseat, fly with him both directions and then you non rev/jumpseat back home alone.
Anyway, it was just a thought
Denny
10-28-2009, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
I disagree and hope the great rush South is slowed enough to start seeing some relief from retirements as a counterbalance. Instead of displacements let new hires have the jobs!
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