Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-07-2014 | 11:51 AM
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From: Urban chicken rancher.
That's actually a significant improvement for LA 73 bubbas.
10-07-2014 | 11:54 AM
meh
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True true. But I have to say, I'd rather have a 13:45 3 day with one leg out, 30 hours, one leg home, and easy commutes on both sides; than a 15:45 3 day with 3 legs for 8:40 block on day one, and 3 legs for 8:45 block on day 3!!
But I'm all about working less; and maybe making more, or just a wee bit less. IMO, if I work 50% as hard but still make 70% the $$, it's a total win. I can go cut some neighbor's yard or get a paper route for the difference in beer money if I really must
edit--- or get a part time gig driving a truck, in keeping with today's thread hot topic! But only a wide-body Peterbilt, I won't drive one of them RJ International Harvester, the crew rest facility and internet on them is heinous.
But I'm all about working less; and maybe making more, or just a wee bit less. IMO, if I work 50% as hard but still make 70% the $$, it's a total win. I can go cut some neighbor's yard or get a paper route for the difference in beer money if I really must
edit--- or get a part time gig driving a truck, in keeping with today's thread hot topic! But only a wide-body Peterbilt, I won't drive one of them RJ International Harvester, the crew rest facility and internet on them is heinous.
10-07-2014 | 12:12 PM
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The problem I have with the ADG is that the 30hr layover on the trip still has no value if you average over 5:15 on the other days. It just takes another day away from home to earn it. We need some type of calander day minimum to make that time have a value.
10-07-2014 | 01:05 PM
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From: 7ER Capt
Offered a 12dy gs at beginning of the year that coincided with a 5dy pvr mini-vacay. Told spousal unit that it would pay about 33K and asked what she thought... She responded "have a nice trip... we'll let you know how pvr is!" 
10-07-2014 | 04:06 PM
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The trip you just described would pay at least 17:25 even before the ADG changed. The downside is it doesn't pay any different if you do the flying on day 1 and 2 of a 2 day, or day 1 and 3 of a 3 day with a 30 hr layover.
The problem I have with the ADG is that the 30hr layover on the trip still has no value if you average over 5:15 on the other days. It just takes another day away from home to earn it. We need some type of calander day minimum to make that time have a value.
The problem I have with the ADG is that the 30hr layover on the trip still has no value if you average over 5:15 on the other days. It just takes another day away from home to earn it. We need some type of calander day minimum to make that time have a value.
The LAX 73N Category has a trip that signs in day 1 at 22:40 flies 1 red-eye leg, lays over 23:25, returns on the morning of day 3 at 11:00.
This trip operates daily. It used to be in open time almost every day - I am curious to see what happens in November.
Like Buzz said - the 5:15 is a huge improvement for us LAX guys.
Scoop
10-07-2014 | 04:19 PM
seeing the country...
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Operates all month in Nov the same times, pays 15:45.
Might be a bit more desirable...
10-07-2014 | 04:31 PM
meh
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The trip you just described would pay at least 17:25 even before the ADG changed. The downside is it doesn't pay any different if you do the flying on day 1 and 2 of a 2 day, or day 1 and 3 of a 3 day with a 30 hr layover.
The problem I have with the ADG is that the 30hr layover on the trip still has no value if you average over 5:15 on the other days. It just takes another day away from home to earn it. We need some type of calander day minimum to make that time have a value.
The problem I have with the ADG is that the 30hr layover on the trip still has no value if you average over 5:15 on the other days. It just takes another day away from home to earn it. We need some type of calander day minimum to make that time have a value.
Anyways, any more analysis or thoughts on Nov bidpack differences, folks?
10-07-2014 | 04:58 PM
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Several frequent posters can't seem to help themselves though. That fish is always THIIIIIIIIIIIIISS BIG!! The comments just make a mess of things and accomplish nothing
10-07-2014 | 05:01 PM
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Don't even waste your time putting in GS with conflict. In 5 years at Delta I have only seen a few ever given out. It means they pull your scheduled trip with pay and then give you a GS on top of it. Has to be the perfect storm in place and then they will go very senior.
10-07-2014 | 05:06 PM
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I always advise people that life is too short and you can't get the time back. Greenslips are just not worth it.
I tell them that in the hopes the greenslips will get to my seniority.
$10,000 to miss trick or treating? Please. For $10,000 I'd dress up like Mr. Monopoly and pelt my kids with Mars Bars and Kandy Korn on my way to the airport.
Nobody on their death beds wishes they had more time to trick or treat. They want more booze, chicks and rock music. That takes money and the best way to get that money is greenslips.
I tell them that in the hopes the greenslips will get to my seniority.
$10,000 to miss trick or treating? Please. For $10,000 I'd dress up like Mr. Monopoly and pelt my kids with Mars Bars and Kandy Korn on my way to the airport.
Nobody on their death beds wishes they had more time to trick or treat. They want more booze, chicks and rock music. That takes money and the best way to get that money is greenslips.
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