Originally Posted by contrails (Post 737121)

Beyond stupid, including the fighter jet background part, because...who cares? And, it was his own airline that had the overflight event so why even bring that up either!! :confused: WOW. Where do some people come up with this stuff.

Originally Posted by CVG767A (Post 737106)

The only commuter hotel I've stayed in is the Rockville Center Inn; it's fairly nice, an runs about $125/ night. You can check out as late as 4pm, which is key for international trips.

The Pan American is about $100 after taxes. No idea what it's like, but the shuttle service to LGA and JFK is a huge plus.

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 737117)

Am I the only one that thinks that was a stupid thing to say?
Carl

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 737117)

Just non-rev'd from PHL to ATL on an MD. Before pushback, the Capt introduced himself and the F/O using the boarding door's PA phone. He then gave all of us his background of flying F-14, then F-18's. He said it again just in case nobody heard it the first time. Then as he thanked us all for being here, he said: "neither me or my copilot have our laptops in the cockpit, so we'll just be landing in Atlanta, not over-flying it by 100 miles." There was a little nervous laughter, but mostly just puzzled looks.

Am I the only one that thinks that was a stupid thing to say?

Carl

Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 737128)

Thanks CVG. Between the minus 20 degree temps in MSP, the $125 hotel rooms in NYC and the huge flush in ATL, I think DTW is calling on me to stay. :)

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 737117)

Just non-rev'd from PHL to ATL on an MD. Before pushback, the Capt introduced himself and the F/O using the boarding door's PA phone. He then gave all of us his background of flying F-14, then F-18's. He said it again just in case nobody heard it the first time. Then as he thanked us all for being here, he said: "neither me or my copilot have our laptops in the cockpit, so we'll just be landing in Atlanta, not over-flying it by 100 miles." There was a little nervous laughter, but mostly just puzzled looks.

Am I the only one that thinks that was a stupid thing to say?

Carl

Originally Posted by DAL4EVER (Post 737134)

This may have been addressed previously but with regards to vacation bidding, I am being MD'd off the 767 to the 88. Do we bid for vacation in our current category or future category? I am bidding for my current category but wanted to know if I am mistaken? Thanks guys and happy New Year!

Originally Posted by CVG767A (Post 737137)

I think I'll be heading that way, too. For now, I'm waiting to see the DTW777 bid package, and what my schedule would look like, before I take the plunge. See you in the DTW pilot lounge--