Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-14-2010 | 09:24 AM
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10-14-2010 | 09:31 AM
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From: Light Chop
When it comes to scope we do have leverage you know: Oil price.
Its in the low $80s right now because of the economic numbers that came out, it was higher earlier this week and here comes some foreign nations who produce oil are wanting $100 for most of 2011.
If the economy recovers even slightly, say after November and if there is a bipartisan veto proof majority for extending tax cuts, my guess is oil will go higher.
Now hold the line and something hopefully gives... SOMEWHERE ELSE.
I'm still all for ending some non-stop service and resurrecting the multiple airport flights on mainline aircraft. Where 3 50 seaters once went, 1 MD88. I haven't thought that out yet though so I'm sure there are holes to the idea especially if you were trying to eat up gate space in ATL with SWA coming. But then again, land and wait for ramp 2 to take you and maybe its time we have fewer planes per gate.
Its in the low $80s right now because of the economic numbers that came out, it was higher earlier this week and here comes some foreign nations who produce oil are wanting $100 for most of 2011.
If the economy recovers even slightly, say after November and if there is a bipartisan veto proof majority for extending tax cuts, my guess is oil will go higher.
Now hold the line and something hopefully gives... SOMEWHERE ELSE.
I'm still all for ending some non-stop service and resurrecting the multiple airport flights on mainline aircraft. Where 3 50 seaters once went, 1 MD88. I haven't thought that out yet though so I'm sure there are holes to the idea especially if you were trying to eat up gate space in ATL with SWA coming. But then again, land and wait for ramp 2 to take you and maybe its time we have fewer planes per gate.
10-14-2010 | 09:31 AM
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You have an ego and an attitude beyond anything I've experienced here at Delta. I can only hope that this is your webboard persona' and not the man in the cockpit. You make it very easy to oppose anything you are for just based on the way you conduct yourself here, if you are an example of what to expect from the DPA folks you can include me out...
10-14-2010 | 10:08 AM
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Yeah, I've seen the dreamlifter at the airport down there a few times. That facility they are building is huge, of course.
I was based in SC in from 88-91...saw Hootie at a bar in 5-points (Columbia). They were just a great cover-band then, or maybe I was drunk.
So, Buzz, were those peanuts at Tommy Condon's? Had a few Kamikaze's there once upon a time.
I was based in SC in from 88-91...saw Hootie at a bar in 5-points (Columbia). They were just a great cover-band then, or maybe I was drunk.
So, Buzz, were those peanuts at Tommy Condon's? Had a few Kamikaze's there once upon a time.
10-14-2010 | 10:19 AM
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You assume too much. The vast majority of regional pilots do NOT want to stay at the regionals. They would much rather gather experience and apply for a job at a major carrier.
The problem is that major airline pilots gave away the flying. Major airline pilots were too cool to fly those 'small jets' and didn't want them on the property. We, major airline pilots, allowed scope concessions and the creation of B-scale airlines (Compass) to grow. Didn't you work for the major airline that created Compass?? We both now work for the airline that gave away the most RJ's....silly pilots!
Most regional pilots I know say "SCREW THIS JOB" I wish those major airline pilots would grow some balls and not give away the farm!! Who wants to make a carreer at Mesa....uuggggg.
I used to commute weekly on UAL up and down the west coast. I had the same senior captain a few times. Each time he saw me he'd go on a rant about how regional pilots were ruining the industry. At that time my airline was taking delivery of shiny new 30 seat turbo-props....wow, I now had a hot 23 year flight attendant to look at and an APU!! We had just started getting a handful of RJ's to fly for UAL.
I got sick of sitting on my thumb and listening to his rant so I did some research on RJ proliferation at that time. Next week I brought the research that the American pilots had done. I also looked into how the regionals got the first RJ and how other major ALPA carriers pilots did not want to fly these jets due to the low offered pay scales that could potentially lower the bigger jets pay rates.
Armed with my info I politely asked for the jumpseat. It was the same senior UAL captain that greeted me with the usual, "aahh, it's the mosquito pilot trying to bum a ride again. You guys are trying to steal my job. Have a seat." The FO just shook his head in disgust.
We got to cruise and he started the rant again. This time I pulled out my ammo and we had a good debate. I presented facts, he presented emotion. He got upset when his FO looked at him and said, "you know, the mosquito pilot is right." After a few minutes of silence he admitted that I may have been right.
Carl, I didn't hit the lottery to get to Delta. I worked my way up through a system created over decades. This is the route civilian pilots take. Civilian pilots are heavily reliant on the path the senior pilots have carved for the junior guys. The decision senior pilots at a major airline made over the last 15-20 years are what created this mess. Now we have to fix it.
The problem is that major airline pilots gave away the flying. Major airline pilots were too cool to fly those 'small jets' and didn't want them on the property. We, major airline pilots, allowed scope concessions and the creation of B-scale airlines (Compass) to grow. Didn't you work for the major airline that created Compass?? We both now work for the airline that gave away the most RJ's....silly pilots!
Most regional pilots I know say "SCREW THIS JOB" I wish those major airline pilots would grow some balls and not give away the farm!! Who wants to make a carreer at Mesa....uuggggg.
I used to commute weekly on UAL up and down the west coast. I had the same senior captain a few times. Each time he saw me he'd go on a rant about how regional pilots were ruining the industry. At that time my airline was taking delivery of shiny new 30 seat turbo-props....wow, I now had a hot 23 year flight attendant to look at and an APU!! We had just started getting a handful of RJ's to fly for UAL.
I got sick of sitting on my thumb and listening to his rant so I did some research on RJ proliferation at that time. Next week I brought the research that the American pilots had done. I also looked into how the regionals got the first RJ and how other major ALPA carriers pilots did not want to fly these jets due to the low offered pay scales that could potentially lower the bigger jets pay rates.
Armed with my info I politely asked for the jumpseat. It was the same senior UAL captain that greeted me with the usual, "aahh, it's the mosquito pilot trying to bum a ride again. You guys are trying to steal my job. Have a seat." The FO just shook his head in disgust.
We got to cruise and he started the rant again. This time I pulled out my ammo and we had a good debate. I presented facts, he presented emotion. He got upset when his FO looked at him and said, "you know, the mosquito pilot is right." After a few minutes of silence he admitted that I may have been right.
Carl, I didn't hit the lottery to get to Delta. I worked my way up through a system created over decades. This is the route civilian pilots take. Civilian pilots are heavily reliant on the path the senior pilots have carved for the junior guys. The decision senior pilots at a major airline made over the last 15-20 years are what created this mess. Now we have to fix it.
10-14-2010 | 10:42 AM
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From: Decoupled
Has anybody had a slowplay sighting since the big vote? He sure is silent at DALPA and I haven't seen him here either. Must be sleeeping off the big party or shopping for new digs in DC.
I hope that everyone will do their part to educate both North and South on the histories of any new MEC Chairmen candidates. There must be a lot of bodies buried on both sides.
I hope that everyone will do their part to educate both North and South on the histories of any new MEC Chairmen candidates. There must be a lot of bodies buried on both sides.
10-14-2010 | 11:07 AM
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The meeting did not end the second those votes were over.
The BOD meeting concluded about 42 minutes ago.
The BOD meeting concluded about 42 minutes ago.
10-14-2010 | 11:09 AM
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We also have a new EVP for DAL.
10-14-2010 | 11:11 AM
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On an unrelated note, for all of you Droid uses trying to use icrew go to Download Firefox for Mobile
I was able to get my EVO to pull up my schedule without the usual errors.
I was able to get my EVO to pull up my schedule without the usual errors.
10-14-2010 | 11:18 AM
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The Icrew Max seems to work well. It will catch if a paring is not in your category. 
Says "Paring Not found!!"
Says "Paring Not found!!"
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