Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
07-16-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyingViking
You are dead on. I have contacted my rep and expect some results. Please contact your rep (everybody) as soon as you realize they are not following protocol. I agree that reserve sucks, but when your work schedule is in the hands of individuals who neither care or follow our contract it becomes brutal. Let's all set a stopper for this by letting your rep know.
07-16-2010, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by satchip
You should cc that to the SC/NC guys. I'm all for a cooperative environment but it's about time to go Medieval on these guys.
07-16-2010, 12:20 PM
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Earnings Preview: Delta Air Lines
NEW YORK (AP) -- Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's largest airline, reports its second quarter results before the market opens Monday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Delta's results will clearly be better than last year, when the airline industry was still reeling from the recession. That's why the comparison to the first quarter, when it reported a narrower loss, will be key.
The company said it expects to be "solidly profitable" as it makes more money per passenger of tickets and fees. As the largest airline in the world, it's also benefiting from the general uptick in global air travel. The total number of international passengers rose 6 percent in the first five months of the year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Traffic at the front of the plane -- the most expensive seats in business and first class -- improved at an even faster clip.
But premium traffic fell farther and faster in the recession than demand for economy class. The IATA said this week that premium traffic is still 10 percent below a pre-recession peak, while coach class has jumped 5 percent above its best point before the recession.
WHY IT MATTERS: The financial health of Delta and other big airlines is an important indicator of consumer spending, but it can also provide a window into the future of fees and fares. If Delta shows it is gaining passengers, expect that price hikes are not far behind. Analysts say that while airlines have raised prices since the recession ended, they still have room to grow.
WHAT'S EXPECTED: Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Delta to report a profit of 63 cents per share on revenue of $8.27 billion.
LAST YEAR'S QUARTER: Delta reported a net loss of $257 million, or 31 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2009 on revenue of $7 billion.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's largest airline, reports its second quarter results before the market opens Monday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Delta's results will clearly be better than last year, when the airline industry was still reeling from the recession. That's why the comparison to the first quarter, when it reported a narrower loss, will be key.
The company said it expects to be "solidly profitable" as it makes more money per passenger of tickets and fees. As the largest airline in the world, it's also benefiting from the general uptick in global air travel. The total number of international passengers rose 6 percent in the first five months of the year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Traffic at the front of the plane -- the most expensive seats in business and first class -- improved at an even faster clip.
But premium traffic fell farther and faster in the recession than demand for economy class. The IATA said this week that premium traffic is still 10 percent below a pre-recession peak, while coach class has jumped 5 percent above its best point before the recession.
WHY IT MATTERS: The financial health of Delta and other big airlines is an important indicator of consumer spending, but it can also provide a window into the future of fees and fares. If Delta shows it is gaining passengers, expect that price hikes are not far behind. Analysts say that while airlines have raised prices since the recession ended, they still have room to grow.
WHAT'S EXPECTED: Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Delta to report a profit of 63 cents per share on revenue of $8.27 billion.
LAST YEAR'S QUARTER: Delta reported a net loss of $257 million, or 31 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2009 on revenue of $7 billion.
07-16-2010, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Oh they know what parts of the contract they want to know. I have seen them assign reserve SC at 0805 to a 11 day guy to get to a guy the has the days avail that meet the trip length. All very legal, but they can defiantly take interpretation and use it to their advantage.
Also, they NORMALLY assign tomorrows rotations to Reserve pilots shortly after 0800, but recently they have been waiting to see if anyone drops a WS or Out of Base WS in for these trip so they do not have to cover it with a reserve. They will also not assign some trip and assign others. It has nothing to do with Report time or trip length.
Do not accuse them of not knowing the contract. Claiming ignorance is a easy way out.
Also, they NORMALLY assign tomorrows rotations to Reserve pilots shortly after 0800, but recently they have been waiting to see if anyone drops a WS or Out of Base WS in for these trip so they do not have to cover it with a reserve. They will also not assign some trip and assign others. It has nothing to do with Report time or trip length.
Do not accuse them of not knowing the contract. Claiming ignorance is a easy way out.
It's gotten so bad I just yank my YS after 1500 so I don't have to deal with it
07-16-2010, 02:01 PM
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A guard nazi is bad, but it's still better than a Nazi guard.
07-16-2010, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sink r8
A guard nazi is bad, but it's still better than a Nazi guard.
YouTube - I See Nothing - Sgt Schultz
07-16-2010, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
I don't know, Sgt Schultz was a pretty good guy, "I KNOW NOTHING, NOTHING!"
YouTube - I See Nothing - Sgt Schultz
YouTube - I See Nothing - Sgt Schultz
Hogans Heroes trivia: What was Sgt Schultz's job before the war?
07-16-2010, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by scambo1
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Hogans Heroes trivia: What was Sgt Schultz's job before the war?
Hogans Heroes trivia: What was Sgt Schultz's job before the war?
07-16-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by scambo1
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Hogans Heroes trivia: What was Sgt Schultz's job before the war?
Hogans Heroes trivia: What was Sgt Schultz's job before the war?
07-16-2010, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Ahh, he owned a toy store....Just so's ya know, Scambo, thanks to you I'm googling Sgt Schultz when I'm supposed to be writing.
Not quite and no googling allowed. If you don't know, YOU LOSE! I am sure someone knows this useless info beside me.
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