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Old 08-22-2014 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
Had a LCA tell me that the company isn't happy with the 717 numbers. He said they aren't getting the fuel numbers they were hoping for, and they expected it to go more junior. He said to expect an announcement this fall that they are going to stop taking delivery of the rest of the 717s.
We signed a firm deal for all 88 airframes. Delta does not have to fly them but we will be making the lease payments.
Old 08-22-2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
Had a LCA tell me that the company isn't happy with the 717 numbers. He said they aren't getting the fuel numbers they were hoping for, and they expected it to go more junior. He said to expect an announcement this fall that they are going to stop taking delivery of the rest of the 717s.
Was this LCA standing outside of a Taco Bell in downtown Atlanta?


Did she have an Adam's apple?
Old 08-22-2014 | 11:50 AM
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I'm surprised the employee relations dept at Delta didn't seize upon on this opportunity. Just one of the guys. Group hug!

Old 08-22-2014 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL
Or 350? Maybe a stellar lease deal on orphan 346's for the lift until said RFP replacement starts to show. Sweetening the pot similar to rumored 744 deal on supposedly parked 4 aircraft
4 engine jets are a harsh mistress
Old 08-22-2014 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Was this LCA standing outside of a Taco Bell in downtown Atlanta?


Did she have an Adam's apple?
Oh sh^#, is an Adam's apple a problem???
Old 08-22-2014 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bohicagain
GS with conflict?
No, I used 9 of 18 payback days I have and dropped 9 days for 63 hours, flew one 4 day for straight pay and have gotten two greenslips for 63+ (X2). I'm flying the second one starting tomorrow.

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Old 08-22-2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
No, I used 9 of 18 payback days I have and dropped 9 days for 63 hours, flew one 4 day for straight pay and have gotten two greenslips for 63+ (X2). I'm flying the second one starting tomorrow.

Denny
So, the $64,000 question. Are you making roughly $64,000 this month including retirement, per diem and intl override?
Old 08-22-2014 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
No, I used 9 of 18 payback days I have and dropped 9 days for 63 hours, flew one 4 day for straight pay and have gotten two greenslips for 63+ (X2). I'm flying the second one starting tomorrow.

Denny
I'm bowing to you Professor Crane. Can I use hotel reward points to buy some payback days?
Old 08-22-2014 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by biigD
Oh sh^#, is an Adam's apple a problem???
I picture Brian saying what you post. Makes me chuckle.
Old 08-22-2014 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
No, I used 9 of 18 payback days I have and dropped 9 days for 63 hours, flew one 4 day for straight pay and have gotten two greenslips for 63+ (X2). I'm flying the second one starting tomorrow.

Denny
I take back everything I ever said about me buying you beer.

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