Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 863277)

GO CARDS!

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 863273)

Heyas Bill,

You misunderstand me. I'd LOVE for the 717s and the Saudi MD-90s to show up. It would point to growth and a commitment to the sub-125 seat category that would go a long way to alleviating a lot of the scope angst around here, and because they are just darn good airplanes.

But my point was also that there are alternatives that are less costly already in place...and easier roads that were not taken for the same sort of lift. It would require a rather circuitous route for both the MDs and the 717s to show up, and I'm doubting it will happen.

But I'll happily pay a C note out of ACL's wallet if it does.

Nu

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg (Post 863263)

They already went through that exercise when Midwest was getting ready to sell the 25 717s. They did some due dillegence, hired someone from Airtran to look at a potential training program, and looked to see if the Saudi MD90s could be lumped in there. Then Mexicana and Click got them, and story was over. Now, Mexicana and their whole group (Click, and Mexicana Lite with CRJs) goes down the toilet. Unbelievable to say the least. It all happened within a week or so, from threats to the unions to closing up shop. Delta has got to be looking at some options, like even starting some new (or old) routes back to Mexico to fill in the gaps. Hopefully any new flights won't go directly to our new code share and best buddy Alaska Air. And do we want to give Airtran the opportunity to grab 25 more 717s they could put somewhere other than ATL, like CVG or DTW, or anywhere near our hubs?

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 863240)

I think you're right, most know to look for that first if the plane fails to pressurize. I wouldn't think they'd swap planes in FLL if it had been that simple. Although I wasn't there and the sucky thing about the lever is like several other things on the plane there is very little difference in switch position between ON and OFF depending on which angle you're looking at it from.

Really you just have to moleste that plane. You know, feel it up. Otherwise, you'll miss something. Its a life lesson... that you shouldn't apply heavily.

Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 863277)

Dunkin Doughnuts coffee = Red Sox = sucks:D


GO CARDS!

Originally Posted by formerdal (Post 863293)

...there were even rumors floating around the the chief 88/90 LC pilot R.F. had already been to school and typed in the 717....

All this and a quarter will not get you a cup of coffee anymore but it could happen, and then again maybe not. I'm just sayin'....

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 863297)

Go Yankees! Although I wouldn't mind a Cards-Yanks series.

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 863298)

The Chief 88/90 LC guy would have already been typed...it's the same as the MD-80/88/90/DC-9 type.

Nu

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 863255)

Negative. Johnso's comments were right on the mark. Starbucks is full of fail...that emperor has no clothes. Even the sludge that McD's pumps out is better.

Dunkin Donuts coffee has been touched by the hand of God herself.

Caribou will do in a pinch, tho....

Nu

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 863298)

The Chief 88/90 LC guy would have already been typed...it's the same as the MD-80/88/90/DC-9 type.

Nu