Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 891200)

I try to be as "fair and balanced" as that faux news network!

Originally Posted by Wasatch Phantom (Post 891298)

Slow,

Take a look at these numbers which are operated under capacity purchase agreements with regional air carriers:
(in millions, except for number of aircraft operated) 2009 2008 2007 ASMs
20,852 17,425 17,881 RPMs
16,424 13,899 14,005 Number of aircraft operated, end of period
450 443 349

You can call me stupid, or whatever, but the way I see it mainline was contracting significantly while DCI was growing. I've been at DAL for over 20 years and I can't recall us (DAL mainline) ever growing 20% in one year. (ASMs from 2008 to 2009 above)

I'm afraid I also don't consider an aircraft returned to flying from storage a "growth" aircraft.

I want a union (or "association") that represents the best interests of the Delta pilots only. I cant stress "Delta pilots only" strong enough.

As such, I've sent in my card to DPA. They may not be the best option, but I think they're the first step in eliminating the ties to ALPA national.

Fire away...

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 891318)

I thought RJs were good for Delta?


:D

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 891356)

Getting rid of the CHQ contract of 24 jets would be 5% of the total DCI fleet even after parking all of the Saabs but of course that doesn't count the Comair cuts.

NO RENEWAL IN 2012.

That should be in section 1, no renewal of any DCI contract.

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 891704)

The very definition of a low expectation.

Carl

Originally Posted by Wasatch Phantom (Post 891420)

I agree with much of what you've said, but ALPA national has burned their bridge with me. I'm really not interested in trying to effect change from within. ALPA national has made huge strides in the wrong direction. Example one: Age 65.
Example two: The growth of regional carriers at the expense of mainline with ALPA national's approval.
Example three: Their recent endorsement of relaxing the proposed 1,500 hour rule.
Example four: Their recent endorsement of 10 hour daily flight time limitations.

How many more examples do the ALPA apologists need before they see how disastrous ALPA national has been for the careers of Delta pilots?

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 891713)

No Carl that is a from a person that has over 25 years left with this corporation. It is not from someone like yourself that may be gone when the house of cards would implode.

I also do not see this as a low valuation for the next PWA.

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 891705)

The picture looks great ftb. The airplane is WAY uglier in person.

Carl

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 891714)

How about this?:

Example five: The new ALPA President wrote a lengthy campaign letter listing the many threats to our profession. He did not list weak scope or RJ's as a threat. In fact, he didn't mention it at all!

Carl