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Carl:

Are you in MSP? If so, lets grab a couple of beer. They're on me.

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 832658)

So much wrong in your post it's hard to know where to begin. First of all it's not "this is got to stop" it's "this has got to stop." But what is it you want to stop? The thread's resident published author goes off on a name calling intemperate rant, and you respond to Schwanker who posts a thoughtful response that has just one shot of opinion in the last sentence? But no response from you to the intemperate rant?

I'll take up the rest of your post in pieces.

Carl

"A name calling intemperate rant?" I called you a "hater." Other then that, don't see any other name calling going on. And, when it comes to intemperate rants, I pale in comparison to the self-annointed one, ie, you.;)

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Originally Posted by DAL330drvr (Post 832509)

Excellent Post! Give it up Carl, NWA is history now, I've let go, my paycheck says Delta on it! :D

Mine says Delta as well. It doesn't mean you give up on analyzing and questioning.

Or does it? :D

Carl

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 832513)

DAL330, it is not meant as a slap in the face. It is just the truth. If you want to change it, get involved and work on slow change.

Our guys that tried to change some things were forced out of their positions and replaced. It very much depends on who is advocating the change.

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 832513)

As with all corporations the small and often unnoticeable change takes place over the next five years.

I would be willing to bet that RA would cringe at that statement. If we don't change and adapt as quick as a small company can, we'll turn in to a small company. Business history is replete with those examples.

Carl

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Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 832539)

When you write a corporate computer program, there are three elements, the back end database (DB1, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) the front end user interface, and the middleware that connects the two. The back end is a given for each corporation and in this merger they had to choose one or the other, you can't really maintain two. The front end is relatively easy, there are many tools out there to put a pretty face on data and can be done with little time. The middleware is the hard part.

If you want to adapt NWA software to the DAL back end, you will have to rewrite the entire middleware package, which is the same as starting over in terms of manpower. That is why that even if NWA software front ends were better than DAL, it doesn't make much difference in terms of adapting the software. It is not like updating a Windows Vista application to run on Windows 7. It is not an upgrade, it is a complete rewrite.

In 2004-2007, Delta ran out of money and went bankrupt. Even coming out of bankruptcy, there were a lot of gaps to fill. They chose to invest more in customer centric issues like redoing the interiors and cleaning the planes. They also invested more in their people, on a relative basis. They did not invest as much in IT stuff for internal processes like scheduling, because it didn't affect the customer as much. So what if the schedulers uses pen and paper, as long as the trips get covered.

Everyone realizes there is more investment needed in IT here. I also have about 10 projects from my wife's to do list. When I get the time and money they will all eventually get done, just not tomorrow. Updates will come, just not tomorrow.

While most of what you say is correct, it misses the point that I have been trying to make. You speak as if the idea of adopting the NWA IT system was never even a consideration, and that is probably right. You wouldn't have had to worry about back door solutions if our more modern software solutions had been implemented for the whole airline. Our stuff was fully scalable.

I do understand the concept of adopt and go. I'm now convinced that the error was in adopting and going with the fDAL IT stuff. But that ship has sailed. Now it's time for band aids.

Carl

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Originally Posted by Schwanker (Post 832543)

No Problem....shoot the messenger--same strategy as the White House. Concerns from those with a "fresh look" are being brushed aside. Mid level managers who also have these concerns are being replaced. It has nothing to do with avoiding change, it's about changing things for the better for the company and the pilots! If you prefer to needlessly **** away fuel and revenue because you are the survivor, have at it. I'd rather see additional profit margins and better compensation!

Your previous post was right on the money, and so is this one. I've learned that all you need is one thing that the groupthink disagrees with, and the rest of your post is flushed.

Very evolved thinking...isn't it.

Carl

Is there anything this guy doesn`t gripe about? He got a pay raise, he got to keep his pension, he still flies the 747. We need to introduce him to "Sky High" on the "other" forum. He must be a real pleasure to aviate with.

This whole thing has degenerated into a useless thread that ought to be shut down. At least for me, I've had enough... goodbye.

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 832264)

Really? NW was always last? You sure 'bout dat?

Carl

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Originally Posted by firstmob (Post 832544)

Give it a break Carl
Pleaseeeeeeeeee

Thank you for that compelling, thought provoking post.

Carl

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Originally Posted by Schwanker (Post 832545)

Not if you can't operate them profitably due to an inefficient/outdated operation. Some savy newcomer will come in and clean our pockets if we can't adapt.

That right there is my biggest concern.

Carl