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Old 04-21-2015 | 01:36 PM
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I wonder if it hurts, I mean, when sand gets in the...

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Alaskan sand is really coarse...it takes a pounding.
Old 04-21-2015 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by firstmob
Read today that Jet Airways has put the 777W fleet up for sale, didn't we almost have a deal for these aircraft last year? Wonder if we are still interested?
Mhhh I like how the plot thickens,

Jet Airways had also just recently asked to get two it's 777-300s back from Etihad. Etihad holds a 24% share in Jet Airways and has been leasing five 777-300s from Jet Airways after Jet Airways lost it's Category-1 safety rating from the FAA wich precluded flying these planes to the US...


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Old 04-21-2015 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
I wonder if it hurts, I mean, when sand gets in the...

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Looks like plenty of room...
Old 04-21-2015 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by firstmob
Read today that Jet Airways has put the 777W fleet up for sale, didn't we almost have a deal for these aircraft last year? Wonder if we are still interested?
That would be very very very nice.
Old 04-21-2015 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by firstmob
Read today that Jet Airways has put the 777W fleet up for sale, didn't we almost have a deal for these aircraft last year? Wonder if we are still interested?
I'm not holding my breath
Old 04-21-2015 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BenderRodriguez
I'm not holding my breath
I agree, not after they just announced all those cuts to our International flying. They would be a great 'replacement' for the 747's, but they would have to be very, very, cheap.
Old 04-21-2015 | 05:52 PM
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Anybody else read the Daily Fastread from the MEC that was sent out today? I seriously thought it was a joke as I read. They talk about 2 experts that briefed the MEC earlier and specifically said:

7. Develop the ability to say yes:
· A tentative agreement is not proof that a better offer is available.

Ahhhh....I don't think there has ever been that problem here. Please call your reps and tell them otherwise. Develop the ability to say NO! A TA also doesn't mean that it's the best offer either! I want to believe in our reps but this just makes me want to bash my head against the wall.

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Old 04-21-2015 | 05:57 PM
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Duder,

I thought the exact same thing! I'm not anti-DALPA, but I cringe when I hear or read this statement ("be willing to say yes to a TA"), without the follow on " . . . and don't be afraid to say "NO" if the deal is not acceptable".

I definitely feel as if we are experiencing Phase 1 of expectation management, but will keep an open mind until I see the TA.

- Q
Old 04-21-2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwyjibo
Duder,

I thought the exact same thing! I'm not anti-DALPA, but I cringe when I hear or read this statement ("be willing to say yes to a TA"), without the follow on " . . . and don't be afraid to say "NO" if the deal is not acceptable".

I definitely feel as if we are experiencing Phase 1 of expectation management, but will keep an open mind until I see the TA.

- Q
Agreed. Also, remember they led off the process by saying we are not in a rush - we are willing to wait for the right deal. Now look at items 1-3 of the communique:

1. Hurry

2. Hurry

3. Hurry

The only words missing are "fleeting opportunity," but they might be around the corner.
Old 04-21-2015 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by duder
Anybody else read the Daily Fastread from the MEC that was sent out today? I seriously thought it was a joke as I read. They talk about 2 experts that briefed the MEC earlier and specifically said:

7. Develop the ability to say yes:
· A tentative agreement is not proof that a better offer is available.

Ahhhh....I don't think there has ever been that problem here. Please call your reps and tell them otherwise. Develop the ability to say NO! A TA also doesn't mean that it's the best offer either! I want to believe in our reps but this just makes me want to bash my head against the wall.

Rant over
Has there ever been a time when there wasn't a "yes"?
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