Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-11-2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
Hi, first time poster here, Delta 2001 hire/furlough then mil-leave to now guy. I'm looking to retire from USAF and end mil leave, return to Delta around Feb 11. Need some advice on which plane and where.
I just looked at the new AE projected cat list and did some spreadsheet work. Here's the info:
1. Live in Phoenix. Want to stay there and commute.
2. Small kids, want to have max time home. Don't know if a line's predictability is better than reserve.
3. My percentiles I can hold from the AE projected cat list Apr 11:
LAX7ER B 96%
LAX37N B 88%
SLC7ER B 98%
SLC37N B 63%
MSP7ER B 79%
All 320 fleet B in DTW/MSP/SLC about 61%-66%
MSPM88 B 27%
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
I just looked at the new AE projected cat list and did some spreadsheet work. Here's the info:
1. Live in Phoenix. Want to stay there and commute.
2. Small kids, want to have max time home. Don't know if a line's predictability is better than reserve.
3. My percentiles I can hold from the AE projected cat list Apr 11:
LAX7ER B 96%
LAX37N B 88%
SLC7ER B 98%
SLC37N B 63%
MSP7ER B 79%
All 320 fleet B in DTW/MSP/SLC about 61%-66%
MSPM88 B 27%
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
International reserve is even worse because of the 24hr shortcall
Effectively you can be on SC twice as much as a domestic only category, to top it scheduling has in the past scheduled 24 on/24 off SC which is even worse for a commuter.
If you're going to be reserve in LA you cover 3 airports which makes getting around tricky without a car...
For being reserve SLC is a good deal. $35 at the airport Inn $40ish at Baymont Suites and a great bunch of guys in the lounge/CPO.
I'd go for being a lineholder over commuting to reserve any day.
A320 in SLC seems like a solid bet and thats a comfortable jet.
73N in SLC give you a chance to change it to LAX at a later time, but the cockpit is small and loud.
M88 MSP is great seniority, there's a decent amount of commutable trips but that 27% is more like 50% at any other base because MSP is still in the "build-up" phase with something like 30% on reserve. The Maddog looks scary but flies well and is roomy and quiet, the 90 has big motors and will fly West from MSP...
YMMV
Cheers
George
10-11-2010, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Ts,
I'm not sure if you are talking about a possible Alaska or HA merger, but if it was Alaska, I have a feeling you would be the first one to use the word "super." Why?
Because they would argue that there 737's are equal to our 757's and 757er's.
I think we would all agree that those airplanes and pilots are "super" and shouldn't be mixed with Alaska 737 pilots. Or, am I wrong?
I'm not sure if you are talking about a possible Alaska or HA merger, but if it was Alaska, I have a feeling you would be the first one to use the word "super." Why?
Because they would argue that there 737's are equal to our 757's and 757er's.
I think we would all agree that those airplanes and pilots are "super" and shouldn't be mixed with Alaska 737 pilots. Or, am I wrong?
10-11-2010, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
gosh, how are our NY bretheren doing tonight? Just tuned in to watch some mnf and its weather delayed and I mean its a hurricane delay.
thankfully carl has stumbled into the Best Of Big Bird pics to help us through.
thankfully carl has stumbled into the Best Of Big Bird pics to help us through.
From what I can tell, the rule is a complete failure as people who choose to disembark are not permitted to get their checked bags!
10-12-2010, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by contrails
There were quite a few 3-hour-rule gate returns in LGA this evening.
From what I can tell, the rule is a complete failure as people who choose to disembark are not permitted to get their checked bags!
From what I can tell, the rule is a complete failure as people who choose to disembark are not permitted to get their checked bags!
10-12-2010, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead
I hope those crews let all the passengers on board know where they can send their thank you cards.
10-12-2010, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
Hi, first time poster here, Delta 2001 hire/furlough then mil-leave to now guy. I'm looking to retire from USAF and end mil leave, return to Delta around Feb 11. Need some advice on which plane and where.
I just looked at the new AE projected cat list and did some spreadsheet work. Here's the info:
1. Live in Phoenix. Want to stay there and commute.
2. Small kids, want to have max time home. Don't know if a line's predictability is better than reserve.
3. My percentiles I can hold from the AE projected cat list Apr 11:
LAX7ER B 96%
LAX37N B 88%
SLC7ER B 98%
SLC37N B 63%
MSP7ER B 79%
All 320 fleet B in DTW/MSP/SLC about 61%-66%
MSPM88 B 27%
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
I just looked at the new AE projected cat list and did some spreadsheet work. Here's the info:
1. Live in Phoenix. Want to stay there and commute.
2. Small kids, want to have max time home. Don't know if a line's predictability is better than reserve.
3. My percentiles I can hold from the AE projected cat list Apr 11:
LAX7ER B 96%
LAX37N B 88%
SLC7ER B 98%
SLC37N B 63%
MSP7ER B 79%
All 320 fleet B in DTW/MSP/SLC about 61%-66%
MSPM88 B 27%
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
10-12-2010, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
Hi, first time poster here, Delta 2001 hire/furlough then mil-leave to now guy. I'm looking to retire from USAF and end mil leave, return to Delta around Feb 11. Need some advice on which plane and where.
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
So... What do I tell them I want to fly when I call in to rejoin? I'm leaning towards 7ER out of LAX, 96% and sitting reserve, but I've heard it's doable from Phoenix? The drive is 6 hours and there are like 50 flights a day PHX-LAX. But then I read on here how much reserve commuting sux, and I think maybe holding a SLC37N at 63% and a line would be better?
Any advice you guys might offer would be great, this is the first real reading I've done since the old furlough lists and I don't really know/understand the reserve requirements vs. lineholder advantages.
Thanks!
I strongly recommend the 73N position if you can hold a line in SLC. That position in category may put you in reserve status during the winter months but should make you a line holder when the schedules ramp up. With the current hiring you may be above the 60% mark by the time you come back.
Commuting to reserve is most undesirable. All international categories will subject you to 24 hr short call which makes the commuting that much worse. With no mainline flights PHX-LAX you will not be able to reserve a JS.
So it boils down to the quality of life that you want. You will have a choice and that is always a good thing.
10-12-2010, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by contrails
There were quite a few 3-hour-rule gate returns in LGA this evening.
From what I can tell, the rule is a complete failure as people who choose to disembark are not permitted to get their checked bags!
From what I can tell, the rule is a complete failure as people who choose to disembark are not permitted to get their checked bags!
Did you see this moron's next quest? He wants to eliminate the use cell phones while driving, not just texting, but cell phone use period even the use of hands free devices.
10-12-2010, 05:49 AM
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10-12-2010, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
But the rule was created by LaHood. How it could be a failure??
Did you see this moron's next quest? He wants to eliminate the use cell phones while driving, not just texting, but cell phone use period even the use of hands free devices.
Did you see this moron's next quest? He wants to eliminate the use cell phones while driving, not just texting, but cell phone use period even the use of hands free devices.
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