Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
09-04-2015 | 03:09 PM
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09-04-2015 | 05:10 PM
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If you can tolerate being down on Old National, the Quality Inn will usually give a crew rate of $36 +tax, always been able to get a room, unless there is a weather event. The shuttle van is reliable and they have free breakfast. Usually pretty quiet there.
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09-05-2015 | 04:17 AM
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Really bad idea! Then pilots will "sellback" their vacation and lower manning and hiring requirements. Guys are already doing this on the planes with long trips. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy!
09-05-2015 | 04:50 AM
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09-05-2015 | 05:15 AM
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Excuse the ignorance....what's the big deal with the higher ALV? I thought DL pilots can drop trips if reserve coverage is adequate. Is Rsv coverage never adequate? Or does the trip touch a weekend, putting one of the day's below?
09-05-2015 | 05:57 AM
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09-05-2015 | 05:59 AM
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09-05-2015 | 06:32 AM
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09-05-2015 | 06:42 AM
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With higher ALV and low credit CQ or Vacation, most pilots end up with more days of flying on their line. The company has the ability to limit the number of minimum credit lines. ALPA does not oppose this.
To drop a trip there has to be reserves available, above the required number, on all days you wish to drop.
Many categories are understaffed and with higher ALV it's nearly impossible to drop trips.
Also we have seen a large increase of longer trips in our bid packages again with no ALPA opposition.
09-05-2015 | 06:47 AM
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ALV = Average Line Value
The higher the ALV the more we are all required to fly. More flying per pilot means less pilots required or less hiring required.
Notice I said required. There are always opportunities to pick up trips if you choose. The ALV/TLV is an indicator of staffing level.
The higher the ALV the more we are all required to fly. More flying per pilot means less pilots required or less hiring required.
Notice I said required. There are always opportunities to pick up trips if you choose. The ALV/TLV is an indicator of staffing level.
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