Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 746649)

Beer has got you all beat. He and his wife flew ATL-LAS, didn't even bother getting a hotel as they gambled and partied through the night with no hotel, then took a flight the next morning to SLC to ski all day, stayed the night and then skied and flew home the next day.

My wife would never ever allow that.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 746635)

When that is the issue I ACARS a MSG to the dispatcher. Works every time. ;)

Originally Posted by FrankCobretti (Post 746661)

I had a trainwreck experience trying to get a gate at LAX. They'd been using the gate as a storage space & it took forever to pull in. After we set the brakes, we waited fifteen minutes for a jetway driver, using all the available local tools to get some action.

Finally, the captain called the OCC duty pilot. The LAX supervisor was at the jetway controls in no time.

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 746652)

Beer is my new hero. I have a wife like that....I just can't hang.:confused:

Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 746612)

Guys,

Two discussions going on (at least): only the second is worth it. As for the first, I found the "Ignore" feature under CP User > Buddy/Ignore List.

...

Keenster,



Sorry, I was a little turned off by the large caps. I hate yelling on forums. A couple of points about "best practices":

1) DAL's way isn't the best way. It's just the way it's being done right now.

2) There is not a pilot that sees a new procedure, and adapts without comment. It's only normal that changing an entire way of doing things would entail a lot of comments. We should be more patient and understanding as you get used to the new system.

3) 2 doesn't negate 1.

4) 3 doesn't mean the system as a whole can't be improved. You guys have brought up some very valid points. For example, there are a number of IT issues that I think are awful, but really never second-guessed. Until now. Thanks.

5) 4 doesn't mean it should happen today. North guys like to say they know what's best because they have compared. Good for you. And sure enough, I'm sure a North and South guy, living under one system, will agree on a best practice. But just as you can't accept the notion Delta's practice is the best possible, we (sorry) can't agree that you're the new instant experts on both sides of the fence. Let's work together, then we'll talk.

6) Luckily, that's exactly what's happening. The company didn't pick the ultimate best procedures, they picked the fastest way to SOC. They are interested in improving (with their resources) the system. The union is systematically talking about how to make sure the company doesn't go for a "middle ground" that "accidentally" hurts the pilots. This will be worked out, with your input, and mine.

7) There are a number things I want the company to do, in the course of improving business practices, but my focus isn't on changing company procedures. I want compensation, and I want QOL. Any effort applied to the procedure side of the equation is an effort not applied on my wallet. I hope we ultimately craft a (much) better contract for ourselves, and (as a secondary consideration) operate according to the best practices available, in the safest, most comfortable environment possible.

Sincerely,

"Sink r8"

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 746567)

Operation Repo is faked. I used to watch the show until I figured it out.

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 746634)

Heyas,

Just to summarize for the late comers:

1) The JAL deal may or may not be official.

2) If it DOES become official, then we may or may not see increased flying to/from asia.

3) If the flying does happen, it may or may not be diluted by our Skyteam partners.

4) We may or may not acquire some of JALs birds, which may include an assortment of 777s, 747s and MD-90s.

5) We ARE getting a new 330 sim. Whether this means new/used 330s as part of the deal is maybe/maybe not.

6) There may or may not be an addition 744 sim coming. This may or may not indicate additional airframes.

7) If our JAL bid is successful, our west coast feed via ALK will almost certainly be in jeopardy (Yes Alex, I'll take "Bad Outsourcing Strategy" for $500 please) by purchase by one of our competitors that sounds like aimar or Mousewest.

8) There is currently a SLI dispute going to arbitration.

9) There is still no viable 100 seat plan, other than to buy uber cheap MD-90s.

10) Gutter is a tool.

Nu

Originally Posted by FrankCobretti (Post 746661)

...Finally, the captain called the OCC duty pilot. The LAX supervisor was at the jetway controls in no time.

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 746634)

Heyas,

Just to summarize for the late comers:

1) The JAL deal may or may not be official.

2) If it DOES become official, then we may or may not see increased flying to/from asia.

3) If the flying does happen, it may or may not be diluted by our Skyteam partners.

4) We may or may not acquire some of JALs birds, which may include an assortment of 777s, 747s and MD-90s.

5) We ARE getting a new 330 sim. Whether this means new/used 330s as part of the deal is maybe/maybe not.

6) There may or may not be an addition 744 sim coming. This may or may not indicate additional airframes.

7) If our JAL bid is successful, our west coast feed via ALK will almost certainly be in jeopardy (Yes Alex, I'll take "Bad Outsourcing Strategy" for $500 please) by purchase by one of our competitors that sounds like aimar or Mousewest.

8) There is currently a SLI dispute going to arbitration.

9) There is still no viable 100 seat plan, other than to buy uber cheap MD-90s.

10) Gutter is a tool.

Nu