Forgive me if I'm mistaken, but aren't the 747s going to be replaced for the 350/330 on a higher than 1 for 1 basis? Looking at our chart looks like we have widebody fleet growth over the next few years simultaneously with high attrition

They are going to retire the remaining 13 747's between next fall and the end of 17. During that time we get 10 A330 and it looks like 6 A350's in 17. That's a very limited amount of growth. We are taking 10 to 12 A350 in 18 and there are no planned 767 retirements so that will be the first year with real widebody growth.

02-28-2015 | 02:58 PM

#178872

Trip7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

Thanks that's the time frame I was alluding to. If the average retirement age at DAL keeps averaging 62.5 we're looking at 800+ retirements while growing the widebody fleet by 10-12 in 2018.

02-28-2015 | 03:19 PM

#178873

GBU-24

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Can someone tell me the rules for DHing from HNL to SEA...can I reserve a 1st class seat on that leg?

02-28-2015 | 03:40 PM

#178874

DogWhisperer

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From: MD-88 F/O

Quote:

Originally Posted by orvil

Done! Thanks for the post. If you have ever known anyone with this disease, you know how hard it is.

What do you think about making this it's own thread? While I am certain that Delta will take care of it's own, perhaps others in the APC community might want to help.

I would like to donate an item for a fundraiser for Todd. I have a little hobby business making airline tail flashes as "I love me" present for wives, family members, etc to give as a pilot present. Attached are several pictures of them. One of which is sitting on a very familiar desk as we speak. 100% of the money could go to Todd's family. PM or email me at [email protected] if interested in helping head something up. DW

02-28-2015 | 03:49 PM

#178875

scambo1

The Brown Dot +1

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From: 777B

Quote:

Originally Posted by NERD

I challenge everyone to donate 1Hr of flight pay if you can. If just 10% of our pilot group did this it would help his family greatly.

Done!

If not for the grace of God...

02-28-2015 | 04:31 PM

#178876

GunshipGuy

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From: Permanently scarred

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

You post that over and over again. Can you site a single source. The only source I have ever seen was the company requested it for trip coverage on 4 day and longer trips both domestic and international. We asked for and received two offsets for ALV 15 to prevent job loss which were including known absences in determining when a reserve is full and reducing when a reserve is full to the reserve guarantee from the ALV. So far it looks like we got the better deal!

From hearing from friends of mine who are on reserve on the 7ER it most definitely is not a better deal.

02-28-2015 | 04:37 PM

#178877

Big E 757

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From: A320 Left seat

Quote:

Originally Posted by NERD

I challenge everyone to donate 1Hr of flight pay if you can. If just 10% of our pilot group did this it would help his family greatly.

Done. I rounded up to the nearest 100 to pay the juice to gofundme, too.

God bless Todd and his family!

02-28-2015 | 04:39 PM

#178878

kc10pilot

Line Holder

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From: Delta FO

NYC (jfk primary) crashpad

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Originally Posted by johnso29

One of the reasons the owner of my crashpad doesn't allow FAs.

I saw you said your crashpad owner doesnt allow FAs. Is this crashpad in NY? pretty good place? I am reserve there from 18th-31st so trying to find a place, any suggestions welcome, thanks

02-28-2015 | 05:02 PM

#178879

Piklepausepull

Bye Bye Maddog!

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From: Movin' On UP........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaii50

Sounds like he wanted to send a message to me.

What did you ever do to the guy?!?!?

Maybe Sailingfun and all those Russian icons he brought home!

02-28-2015 | 05:46 PM

#178880

poostain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NERD

I challenge everyone to donate 1Hr of flight pay if you can. If just 10% of our pilot group did this it would help his family greatly.

I was lurking while eating breakfast and saw the posts about Todd, Didn't have my credit card with me so I decided to workout then help out. When I left I saw there was about 13k given already. I was gone an hour, when I returned I saw it was up to 18k. I just want to say you guy's are F#! $en awesome!