Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
02-24-2010, 06:08 AM
Can't abide NAI
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They use the SC's that are legal under Whitlow for domestic, then use the ones that have timed out under the most basic of rest rules to staff international where they interpret that there "are no rest rules."
The FAA somehow did interpret Whitlow as a domestic only rule. So while you would not be legal for a flight to Seattle, you could be just fine for a double red eye to Manaus and back, or a deadhead to NYC then be part of an unaugmented crew to Europe.
02-24-2010, 06:19 AM
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Nearly a quarter of U.S. airline jobs vanished in decade, data show
06:35 AM CST on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By TERRY MAXON / The Dallas Morning News
As the U.S. airline industry lost tens of billions of dollars over the past 10 years, it also lost a tremendous number of employees.Nearly one in every four U.S. airline jobs disappeared in the 10 years that ended Dec. 31, and the largest airlines were among the hardest hit, according to new data.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics says U.S. airlines employed 557,674 full-time and part-time workers at the end of 2009, down more than 170,000 from the end of 1999.
Nearly a quarter of U.S. airline jobs vanished in decade, data show | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News
-So, where do you pin the blame? Computers? Internet? PBS? Elimination of 3-pilot aircraft?
Nearly a quarter of U.S. airline jobs vanished in decade, data show
06:35 AM CST on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By TERRY MAXON / The Dallas Morning News
As the U.S. airline industry lost tens of billions of dollars over the past 10 years, it also lost a tremendous number of employees.Nearly one in every four U.S. airline jobs disappeared in the 10 years that ended Dec. 31, and the largest airlines were among the hardest hit, according to new data.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics says U.S. airlines employed 557,674 full-time and part-time workers at the end of 2009, down more than 170,000 from the end of 1999.
Nearly a quarter of U.S. airline jobs vanished in decade, data show | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News
-So, where do you pin the blame? Computers? Internet? PBS? Elimination of 3-pilot aircraft?
Let's look at Southwest (I can hear everyone sighing). They mainly fly point-to-point, no big congested hubs, its simple and easy. They do not service small or mostly regional sized airports. They only fly to roughly 60 high-density high-frequency airports. Therefore, they fly routes that are going to fill their aircraft (remember point-to-point) and turn a profit.
At the same time, the bigger carriers have expanded service to bring airline service to smaller airports in the US by the use of big hubs. They fly people 2-3 legs to get them where they are going. Southwest typically does not; 1 leg.
The result is, Southwest flies less and uses less gas to get people to where they need to go -- all be it, to a limited number of airports. But that is what makes them successful.
These routes were once the bread and butter for the large carriers. But the discount carriers have taken a significant portion of the market share from the large carriers. So the result is that the big carriers are shrinking and the lines are blurred between large carriers and major carriers such as Southwest ... who moves more domestic passengers.
02-24-2010, 06:21 AM
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I remember when I got my first phone and I couldn't believe I was going to pay $40/mo for cell phone service. I went to get a new phone the other day, mine is over 5 years old, and the only phones I can get without data packages are small piece of crap flip phones. So I checked out the fancy new stuff and was floored at what people pay to have these phones! Basically if I want a new nice phone for myself and my wife I have to pay for a data package and the cheapest I can get my bill is going to be $70 + $10 + $30 + $30 + taxes. So I'm looking at over $160/mo for cell phone service. That doesn't include texting which would run the bill up to over $180 and it's only 700 minutes shared. I know it's cool to have the new "apps", but I'm thinking of joining up with the minimalists and ditching the cell phone altogether. I think we still have an option in e-crew for a pager #, maybe I'll go that route. 
I have 2 Iphones, 850 anytime minutes(Its a grandfathered plan, I've had AT&T since they were Southwestern Bell) unlimited texting, & unlimited data & I pay $155-$160 a month. About $20 is taxes.
Of course I have 500+ rollover minutes every month, & never use all of our minutes. I don't even have a landline. No use for it.
02-24-2010, 06:40 AM
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Fidelity has a free app. You can see all of your 401K accounts and balances, track stocks etc... Pretty good one stop shopping for your market needs since your 401k stuff is with them.
02-24-2010, 06:55 AM
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Jay, yep I forgot to mention that one.
Great if you trade stock in your retirement account.
Great if you trade stock in your retirement account.
02-24-2010, 06:57 AM
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(you know this, but for the benefit of everyone else...)
They use the SC's that are legal under Whitlow for domestic, then use the ones that have timed out under the most basic of rest rules to staff international where they interpret that there "are no rest rules."
The FAA somehow did interpret Whitlow as a domestic only rule. So while you would not be legal for a flight to Seattle, you could be just fine for a double red eye to Manaus and back, or a deadhead to NYC then be part of an unaugmented crew to Europe.
They use the SC's that are legal under Whitlow for domestic, then use the ones that have timed out under the most basic of rest rules to staff international where they interpret that there "are no rest rules."
The FAA somehow did interpret Whitlow as a domestic only rule. So while you would not be legal for a flight to Seattle, you could be just fine for a double red eye to Manaus and back, or a deadhead to NYC then be part of an unaugmented crew to Europe.
02-24-2010, 07:15 AM
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Found on DLNET News....Hmmmm
Alaska Airlines to install WiFi on aircraft
February 24, 2010
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will offer Aircell’s Gogo Inflight Internet service on all Alaska’s aircraft, the carrier said in a release.
Alaska and Aircell are installing the service on a Boeing 737-800 and will begin testing to secure certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Once the equipment has been certified for Alaska’s 737s, the airline will start outfitting its entire fleet, beginning with its 737-800s serving longer routes, the release said.
The Gogo system, which is available in the U.S. lower 48 states, will be offered to customers for $4.95 and up, based on length of flight and device used. To ensure the service is available in Alaska, Aircell plans to expand its network, the release said.
Last year Alaska Airlines successfully tested a satellite-based in-flight WiFi service offered by Row 44. However, the airline ultimately chose Aircell's Gogo service.
Alaska Airlines to install WiFi on aircraft
February 24, 2010
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will offer Aircell’s Gogo Inflight Internet service on all Alaska’s aircraft, the carrier said in a release.
Alaska and Aircell are installing the service on a Boeing 737-800 and will begin testing to secure certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Once the equipment has been certified for Alaska’s 737s, the airline will start outfitting its entire fleet, beginning with its 737-800s serving longer routes, the release said.
The Gogo system, which is available in the U.S. lower 48 states, will be offered to customers for $4.95 and up, based on length of flight and device used. To ensure the service is available in Alaska, Aircell plans to expand its network, the release said.
Last year Alaska Airlines successfully tested a satellite-based in-flight WiFi service offered by Row 44. However, the airline ultimately chose Aircell's Gogo service.
02-24-2010, 07:20 AM
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02-24-2010, 07:23 AM
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FTB,
Maybe you missed an update on iTunes? I've had my iPhone for 15 months, & it has always opened PDF files on it's own using Adobe. It's wierd why yours doesn't. Missing an update is the only thing I can think of.
02-24-2010, 07:27 AM
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Found on DLNET News....Hmmmm
Alaska Airlines to install WiFi on aircraft
February 24, 2010
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will offer Aircell’s Gogo Inflight Internet service on all Alaska’s aircraft, the carrier said in a release.
Alaska and Aircell are installing the service on a Boeing 737-800 and will begin testing to secure certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Once the equipment has been certified for Alaska’s 737s, the airline will start outfitting its entire fleet, beginning with its 737-800s serving longer routes, the release said.
The Gogo system, which is available in the U.S. lower 48 states, will be offered to customers for $4.95 and up, based on length of flight and device used. To ensure the service is available in Alaska, Aircell plans to expand its network, the release said.
Last year Alaska Airlines successfully tested a satellite-based in-flight WiFi service offered by Row 44. However, the airline ultimately chose Aircell's Gogo service.
Alaska Airlines to install WiFi on aircraft
February 24, 2010
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it will offer Aircell’s Gogo Inflight Internet service on all Alaska’s aircraft, the carrier said in a release.
Alaska and Aircell are installing the service on a Boeing 737-800 and will begin testing to secure certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Once the equipment has been certified for Alaska’s 737s, the airline will start outfitting its entire fleet, beginning with its 737-800s serving longer routes, the release said.
The Gogo system, which is available in the U.S. lower 48 states, will be offered to customers for $4.95 and up, based on length of flight and device used. To ensure the service is available in Alaska, Aircell plans to expand its network, the release said.
Last year Alaska Airlines successfully tested a satellite-based in-flight WiFi service offered by Row 44. However, the airline ultimately chose Aircell's Gogo service.
I wish DAL could offer internet on every flight. That would be huge.
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