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Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 1708790)

I guess you would have figured out that since I don't know who it is, there is no way I could answer the question.

But, of course you are setting up a false dilemma. What you are arguing is that if this guy ever had even a shred of connection with ALPA, then ALPA is responsible for this hacking.

Tomorrow I will be driving to work. Let's say I am speeding on the highway and crash into a station wagon full of nuns and give them all whiplash. I am going to work at Delta, wearing my Delta uniform, in a car paid for by money made from Delta Air Lines.

Now, does Delta Air Lines, or Richard Anderson, or my Chief Pilot have anything to do with this accident? Please answer that yes or no.

Once again, I deny there was any hacking involved whatsoever, I saw the dump from the DNS entries and DPA or someone else screwed them up. It's not a big deal, but they should just own up to it and let the matter go. But in order to answer your question, we have to assume some hacking actually took place; so once again let's ride the crazy train.

It is immaterial if this guy had some connection to ALPA at some point in his life. Just because he ever did ALPA work does not mean ALPA sanctioned or would ever sanction this type of behavior. Since you have no case and there is no "scandal" you are trying to invent one out of thin air. The argument is that if this guy was ever connected with ALPA then ALPA is responsible.

This is a silly argument and one which normal people will see through in an instant. I can see how the DPA faithful will be rallied to chuck out some more money to their attorney, but everyone that thinks can understand that doing ALPA work does not make you an agent of ALPA for every private action you take. ALPA has a leadership structure and if ALPA ordered this action (which didn't take place) then ALPA is responsible. If this guy had some connection to ALPA and took action on his own free time then ALPA has no responsibility.

Once again, lacking ESP, I have no idea who this person is and I don't ever want to know. I simply don't understand how you can't grasp the fact that I don't know who this is so therefore I can't answer any questions about him. Is that plain enough for you? Yes or No.

Alpha,

Got it. "Yes" your answer is simple enough.

You do not know the identity of the person involved.

Thanks for your answer.

I do not hold a DPA card. I'm not advocating for DPA. But this issue has registered on my BS meter and DALPA's legalese comments aren't making the issue any clearer.

But thanks for your answer and we'll see where it goes.

I just really hope that the person who did it was not actively working for DALPA/ALPA in any capacity. That would cross an ethical line that should not have been crossed.

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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1709218)

Now, in 2015 we are in a position where we need about a 50% increase to fully restore our buying power. So what is your objective, Alan?

If I were king, my goal for C2015 would be to obtain a compensation package that brings us C2K buying power when the Company is making C2K profits (also adjusted for inflation). I would structure this package with enough variability, either through more profit sharing, variable pay rates, or some other metric, to provide us with automatic increases if profitability grows and to minimize the need for further concessions down the road if (when) things go into another downturn.

As I said in an earlier post, it's my view that by sharing some risk in the Company we can increase our overall gains.

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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1709218)

Do you think your reps are thinking along the same lines as you?

No idea. My assumption and hope is that they will think along the same lines as the pilot group as a whole, not just my own views.

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Originally Posted by Denny Crane (Post 1709256)

Ed, that all sounds great! But for us laymen out here, do you know what the consensus is for expected profit for third quarter 2014? Thx

Denny

I do know this. Apparently there was a recent SEC filing.

Delta just used there last carry forward loss from BK to off set taxes.

Uncle Sam is going to be standing in line for his share of the profits from here on out.

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Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1708271)

What?! No whales or 777s?

Whaddaya know. The 737 finally gettin' some love.

TAKING OFF ? Air-to-Air Photography // Behind the Scenes By:...

Looks like the same film company that Boeing shot for the 787-9 Farnborough Air Show preview video. That's clearly Moses Lake (MWH) and Eastern Washington with the plane.

In case you haven't seen this...incredible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRKm6PG918

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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1709168)

I've flown with several new hires lately. If I understood correctly, the company pays for a hotel room during the indoc portion of their training and then they are on their own for simulator.

Hotel for Indoc yes...since you are designated as No Base Category in training then you do not get a hotel room. I had a crashpad in Atl for my Mad Dog training in 2010.

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1709250)

I'll give the 346's less than a 1% chance of happening.

I'll give 330NEOs a 99+% chance of happening.

Okay, think about this, we get the A346s and remove two engines... Boom. Money saved.

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1709404)

Okay, think about this, we get the A346s and remove two engines... Boom. Money saved.

Good idea, that being done you could increase the gross weight with the savings. Which two?

I put a few hours into my bank last month. On my PAS statement, it says the bank hours were put in at a higher rate than I make. It says c/o rate on my PAS statement. It's only about $.26 more for a total loss of $.52 so I don't care that much. Just wondering why?

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Originally Posted by n9810f (Post 1709357)

It has to be really disconcerting to have numerous helos hanging around in your peripheral vision whilst bending the wings on that! I can't imagine landing with a helo hovering 100' over the runway right at mid field!:eek:

Having said all that, it seems that Boeing has finally hit the sweet spot with the -900. It looks good and is proportioned right, unlike the -8 which is a troll!:D

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Originally Posted by Piklepausepull (Post 1709448)

That is a fine looking machine. It still looks a little dumpy, I think because it sits so low.

After all the years of flying the 75/76 with a full load of pax, watching them yank and bank that thing made me a little uneasy.