I used to buy abbots, no longer. Best ive found is by Haggar with the comfort waist... i know, but on a 5 hour flight in that seat, leaning back then scrunching forward to the box, eating etc, sooo comfortable. They hold up 20 times longer than what theu sell at the crewstore too.

Amen to that, Haggar comfort waist is by far the best. Also can machine wash on gentle/cold and hang dry to save $$$$. They are on amazon prime, too

02-11-2015 | 12:05 PM

#177912

ATL7ER

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fartboxflyer

Amen to that, Haggar comfort waist is by far the best. Also can machine wash on gentle/cold and hang dry to save $$$$. They are on amazon prime, too

You guys getting the Navy or the Black?

02-11-2015 | 12:16 PM

#177913

Sleeper

New Hire

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

Since the ALPA PAC guys are out in full force spreading disinformation and hurling personal attacks, I'll just reply to all of them so as not to clog the thread:

ALPA PAC is there to support the election of very far left liberal democrats. ALPA is affiliated with the AFL-CIO which is also a very far left political organization. ALPA PAC's challenge has been how to get money from airline pilots (who are predominantly conservative politically) to reshape the legislative branch into a left wing political construct. ALPA PAC has chosen the method of calling their left wing partisan agenda "Pilot Partisan." Now they've taken it a step further with the claim that they're winning the Export/Import Bank and NAI agenda with their "Pilot Partisan" efforts. The truth is that any progress made has only been because labor's interests just happen to align with the interests of airline management. If not for that, this would already be lost like age 60 and the rest.

I fully support anyone in their desire to send money to back their political ideology. Just know that ALPA PAC dollars primarily support the electing of far left liberal democrats. Check for yourself on their list of non-incumbents they send money to. It is overwhelmingly in favor of far left politicians. If that's your desire, then ALPA PAC is for you.

Carl

Carl is incorrect, and willfully so. I won't waste effort trying to change his mind.

To all who read this, do your own due diligence on the ALPA website. ALPA PAC is the fighting the good fight for all of us against the existential threat of our careers--state owned enterprises.

But hey, what would I know...I've only been giving to ALPA PAC for 15 years.

02-11-2015 | 12:35 PM

#177914

EdGrimley

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Posts: 463

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C2012, the contract that just keeps giving....

GoJet Airlines to operate CRJ900s for Delta regional | Airframes content from ATWOnline

02-11-2015 | 12:39 PM

#177915

IAV84DAL

Banned

Joined: Jan 2013

Posts: 65

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From: NYC A320 FO

The factor that most probably contributes to sick leave abuse is Capped Reserve Days. You're nailed to the trip because if you can't drop it, you cand get someone to pick it off the Swap Board and you've used your APD you're screwed. And the company can very easily track your efforts to get out of the trip before resorting to a sick call. Unfortunately, Sick Calls generate Green Slips and we must like those enough to have our integrity questioned, but on the off chance we're seeking to remedy the practice,

What about if we negotiated an additonal APD to make 2 a year?

How about a Call in Honest to the CP for a drop?

Or hey, how about moving Out of Base White Slip up in priortity over in base reserve like it was in C2K (when sick leave abuse was much lower) so a guy that wants the trip can fly it?

02-11-2015 | 12:43 PM

#177916

MD88Driver

Lifelong commuter

Joined: Aug 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeineLodge

I just walked into Abbots off VA Ave and found out that they are asking $95 + tax per pair of pants. 500 yards up the road M & H is selling pants for $53/pair.

Anyone have any experience with the M&H pants? I went cheapo on my last go-round and bought some lookalikes at Kohl's, but they haven't held up.

I figure I can buy M&H pants almost 2:1 vs Abbots. Are they cheap as well? I don't want to be back at this again until I need to add another inch to the waistline.

I've been wearing M&H since Trans States, then TWA and now DAL. I highly prefer them to Abbots which disintegrated within a year of purchase. They are a bit heavier weight which might be uncomfortable for some in the 4000 degree ramp temp in Hotlanta in July, but just about anything will be uncomfortable. I get the heavier weight material and don't know how the lighter weight pants hold up.

Sometimes M&H has specials which can drop the price down a bit as well.

02-11-2015 | 12:49 PM

#177917

iceman49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeineLodge

Used the Abbot pants several years back, did not last more than year....went back to the M&H great quality and durability.

02-11-2015 | 12:57 PM

#177918

firstmob

Line Holder

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[QUOTE=forgot to bid;1823534]11 mo

Possibly a few not flyable. Mistreated. Spare parts planes. But maybe they can work a miracle.[/QUOT. Where are these 717's coming from?

02-11-2015 | 01:19 PM

#177919

Purple Drank

Straight QOL, homie

Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 4,202

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From: Record-Shattering Profit Facilitator

Quote:

Originally Posted by D Mantooth

I'm sure you think yourself as some keyboard warrior, helping everyone by holding feet to the fire, but nobody notices.

You're an insider with the DALPA administrative junta, and you noticed.

Last edited by Purple Drank; 02-11-2015 at 01:35 PM.

02-11-2015 | 01:39 PM

#177920

Carl Spackler

Back on TDY

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 12,487

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From: 747-400 Captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reroute

You're nothing more than a political hack and a liar Carl. You know it and I know it. No amount of back pedaling will change the fact that you are making things up.

Name calling won't change facts Reroute. The NC did NOT have reps direction to reduce profit sharing. They did it anyway. And that wasn't all. The NC did other things they were not authorized to do by direction. They did it anyway. It's the primary reason reps removed some members of the NC, the MEC administration, and the MEC chairman afterward. Process was flatly ignored.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reroute

I was on that call, you weren't. You made an assertion, that is a lie, back it up. Just one quote from any rep. You can't,, because it didn't happen.

Again, IF you were on the call you'd have access to the transcripts and/or notes. You won't post them. Is it because you really weren't there? Who knows. Maybe you could tell us what your role was in the Union during C2012. Not enough detail to out yourself, just what Committe or whether you were a status rep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reroute

I wonder how you live with yourself Carl, being a liar and all. I guess in your small and pathetic world the ends justify the means.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reroute

BTW, there are no transcripts of conference calls, but I'm sure you already knew that.

I previously asked you for transcripts and/or notes of the call. If there weren't transcripts taken, fine. How about posting the official notes of the call.

Carl