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fly, I'd say the flowback helped save junior pilots from being furloughed. I think a lot was in play there with economic uncertainty and subsequent company planning, the union and flight ops plus the cost of the flowback that helped, imho, cement the don't furlough plan.
As to how the elimination of the flowback affects senior pilots, I don't think it does. I think only growth or reduction in DCI affects senior pilots. And you have no idea how much I tried to ensure I had the right affect/effect here. Geeish. |
Originally Posted by firstmob
(Post 836137)
How much did we spend on lobbying
last year about 1mil, evidently we need new lobbyists! First, US and DL will wisely wait until the next regime change to complete the deal. LGA isn't going anywhere, but Washington execs come and go. In the meantime, NY will have to live with substandard service and facilities for the next few years, thanks to their friendly neighborhood FEDS :mad: LaHood can pat himself on the back for creating an environment in which nobody wins. |
Originally Posted by forgot to bid
(Post 836152)
Only if the DOT makes us.
Problem with JAL was the DOT/DOJ, problem with LGA is the DOT/DOJ, if they can get their rotten hands on the terminal upgrade they'll kill that too. The smartest thing DAL could've done was move the headquarters to MSP, a swing state. IMHO, some say there is a way that if we take this to court then all slots are dropped. If so, great. Fight for a new rule, nothing less than 150 seats in LGA, JFK, EWR and DCA. Waivers permitted for aircraft that seat less than 150 seats but they may not exceed, whether inbound or outbound, an altitude of 12000' within a range of 375nm of the airport (i.e. LGA-RDU/CMH/CLE) and they're landing fee shall be 2X that of an aircraft with greater than 150 seats. And let people compete. Otherwise, let us own our long standing slots and do with them as we please regardless of what one loud crony capitalist airline says.If the aircraft is a turboprop then the landing fee will equal that of a 150 seater. |
Originally Posted by flyallnite
(Post 836167)
US and DL will wisely wait until the next regime change to complete the deal. LGA isn't going anywhere, but Washington execs come and go. Doesn't seem like they are very passionate about wanting to be in NYC. What happens between now and then? I'm glad to see we're battling it out. Hopefully this gets done now rather than later. |
Originally Posted by FlyinPiker
(Post 836176)
True, but where is US Airways going?
Doesn't seem like they are very passionate about wanting to be in NYC. What happens between now and then? I'm glad to see we're battling it out. Hopefully this gets done now rather than later. As US Air retrenches they could just sell their slots to Southwest & Jet Blue for cash, which is what the DOT wants. |
Originally Posted by Ad Lib
(Post 836230)
As US Air retrenches they could just sell their slots to Southwest & Jet Blue for cash, which is what the DOT wants.
LGA may not being going anywhere, but US Airways sure could, be it thru a merger, a deal from another airline, or tits up. As shown by the lawsuit I don't think we'll be sitting around waiting for new government. |
Delta just freed up 450 million so see where they put that to use.
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Originally Posted by dragon
(Post 836169)
Well said!
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Originally Posted by Splash
(Post 835989)
Replace your reps!
I got a chance to hear LM here in NRT earlier this year. It's pretty clear to me that LM has the support of our reps because he's doing things right. You might disagree with my observation, but I think the facts show who's right. I've had a chance to hear and talk to LM myself, his true "Judgement Day" will be Contract 2012. |
DAL330;
Is he running for Master Chairman again? |
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