Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-29-2009, 07:54 PM
Da Hudge
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Originally Posted by satchip
No need for easy bid when you are on the bottom. Let's see, reserve or reserve?
"I need these days off...and then let's ask for Sundays and Saturdays to see how hard I can make the PBS computer laugh!"
10-29-2009, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Someone just told me that there was a program that we could use with the PBS bidding program called "bid buddy." Has any one heard of this? Is there a link you can send me? Thanks. 
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10-29-2009, 11:51 PM
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When we first got PBS I was bidding straight thru the Navtec bid portal and was using the avoids, prefer offs etc. to begin my bid thus restricting the amount of trips available. But, as a commuter wanting to get a regular line no matter what the trip eventually is, I was restricting the size of the pot of available trips by using the negative bids first.
For me, easybid makes bidding fairly easy and allows me to approach bidding from a "award trip" prospective because it allows you to see exactly what trips are available for the parameters you put in thus not restricting the size of the pot of trips available. Now there are times where you want and have to use the avoids, prefer offs etc but easybid allows you to keep there use to a minimum if you are so inclined. And I am in no way associated with Flightline other than using their product. I've used easybid in one version or another for many years now and have always been pleased with their product.
Denny
For me, easybid makes bidding fairly easy and allows me to approach bidding from a "award trip" prospective because it allows you to see exactly what trips are available for the parameters you put in thus not restricting the size of the pot of trips available. Now there are times where you want and have to use the avoids, prefer offs etc but easybid allows you to keep there use to a minimum if you are so inclined. And I am in no way associated with Flightline other than using their product. I've used easybid in one version or another for many years now and have always been pleased with their product.
Denny
10-30-2009, 12:18 AM
Da Hudge
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
When we first got PBS I was bidding straight thru the Navtec bid portal and was using the avoids, prefer offs etc. to begin my bid thus restricting the amount of trips available. But, as a commuter wanting to get a regular line no matter what the trip eventually is, I was restricting the size of the pot of available trips by using the negative bids first.
For me, easybid makes bidding fairly easy and allows me to approach bidding from a "award trip" prospective because it allows you to see exactly what trips are available for the parameters you put in thus not restricting the size of the pot of trips available. Now there are times where you want and have to use the avoids, prefer offs etc but easybid allows you to keep there use to a minimum if you are so inclined. And I am in no way associated with Flightline other than using their product. I've used easybid in one version or another for many years now and have always been pleased with their product.
Denny
For me, easybid makes bidding fairly easy and allows me to approach bidding from a "award trip" prospective because it allows you to see exactly what trips are available for the parameters you put in thus not restricting the size of the pot of trips available. Now there are times where you want and have to use the avoids, prefer offs etc but easybid allows you to keep there use to a minimum if you are so inclined. And I am in no way associated with Flightline other than using their product. I've used easybid in one version or another for many years now and have always been pleased with their product.
Denny
10-30-2009, 03:36 AM
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PBS Desktop Application & DPMA
Navtech's Desktop Application works just like EasyBid and has a couple of things that EasyBid doesn't have. Now the reliablity of the PBS DA can be questionable. I'm always checking my bids after I submit them with the desktop application on Navatech's (PBS) website.
Part of the email that came out from DPMA this morning. Admin fees that are almost 20% of the amount that was paid out. That doesn't sound too efficient???
Basic Financial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $14,881,688 as of
December 31, 2008, compared to $7,981,060 as of January 1, 2008. During the plan year
the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $6,900,628. This increase includes
unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference
between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at
the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total
income of $9,836,688 including member contributions of $4,191,920, net depreciation in fair
value of investments of $2,567,722, and earnings from investments of $212,490.
Plan expenses were $2,936,060. These expenses included $544,752 in administrative
expenses and $2,391,308 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.
Part of the email that came out from DPMA this morning. Admin fees that are almost 20% of the amount that was paid out. That doesn't sound too efficient???
Basic Financial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $14,881,688 as of
December 31, 2008, compared to $7,981,060 as of January 1, 2008. During the plan year
the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $6,900,628. This increase includes
unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference
between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at
the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total
income of $9,836,688 including member contributions of $4,191,920, net depreciation in fair
value of investments of $2,567,722, and earnings from investments of $212,490.
Plan expenses were $2,936,060. These expenses included $544,752 in administrative
expenses and $2,391,308 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.
10-30-2009, 03:52 AM
veut gagner à la loterie
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*** System Error! ***
Your eCrew session may be restarted! Please retry your transaction.
happens either on icrew or ecrew, IE8 or firefox, mac or ms, tried two computers. I'll try the iphone now. Bad timing.
Your eCrew session may be restarted! Please retry your transaction.
happens either on icrew or ecrew, IE8 or firefox, mac or ms, tried two computers. I'll try the iphone now. Bad timing.
10-30-2009, 04:00 AM
Happy to be here
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
*** System Error! ***
Your eCrew session may be restarted! Please retry your transaction.
happens either on icrew or ecrew, IE8 or firefox, mac or ms, tried two computers. I'll try the iphone now. Bad timing.
Your eCrew session may be restarted! Please retry your transaction.
happens either on icrew or ecrew, IE8 or firefox, mac or ms, tried two computers. I'll try the iphone now. Bad timing.
10-30-2009, 05:39 AM
Can't abide NAI
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Originally Posted by RockyBoy
Having a second job has absolutely caused the focus of alot of airline pilots to move to their second jobs while this job becomes secondary. That has got to effect safety in some way IMO.
One of the best side jobs is still the Reserves.
10-30-2009, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LOBO
Part of the email that came out from DPMA this morning. Admin fees that are almost 20% of the amount that was paid out. That doesn't sound too efficient???
In 2008, DPMA saw a year full of activities unlike any in its 65 year history. As a result of the Delta/Northwest merger, and a subsequent JCBA, Delta established a contractual obligation to provide membership in DPMA to over 4,500 former Northwest pilots. In six short months, the DPMA Trustees crafted and implemented an expansion to the DPMA program for our new members. The new DPMA/FNWAP program operates under the charter of the existing DPMA VEBA, and enjoys the same tax exempt status. Initially, the programs will be financially segregated for security, accounting and reporting purposes. Also, in order to accommodate this dramatic expansion, substantive changes were made to the DPMA governing documents including the Plan Document and the By-Laws.
Last year, DPMA members generously supported over 200 fellow pilots and their families in a time of need. Surprisingly, approximately 65% of them were under the age of 50. In addition, DPMA has provided benefits to more than 2,200 pilots over the last 10 years, and since its inception, we have given support to over 12,200 members. Truly, we can all be proud of these efforts.
It is important to highlight the fact that our dues rate has remained constant for almost a decade. At the present time, we believe that we can meet our near-term obligations with the existing dues structure. That is certainly good news for all of us. As we look down the road, our demographics coupled with pilots now flying past the age of 60 will present new financial challenges to the programs. As a result, we are modeling these potential effects on the Plan, and have formulated a variety of options to insure the long-term viability of DPMA.
Last year, DPMA members generously supported over 200 fellow pilots and their families in a time of need. Surprisingly, approximately 65% of them were under the age of 50. In addition, DPMA has provided benefits to more than 2,200 pilots over the last 10 years, and since its inception, we have given support to over 12,200 members. Truly, we can all be proud of these efforts.
It is important to highlight the fact that our dues rate has remained constant for almost a decade. At the present time, we believe that we can meet our near-term obligations with the existing dues structure. That is certainly good news for all of us. As we look down the road, our demographics coupled with pilots now flying past the age of 60 will present new financial challenges to the programs. As a result, we are modeling these potential effects on the Plan, and have formulated a variety of options to insure the long-term viability of DPMA.
10-30-2009, 06:14 AM
veut gagner à la loterie
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It could be open season on greenslips for tomorrow. ATL 88 B is running out of people and none of the reserves are available for more than 1 day.
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