Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
11-05-2010, 08:00 PM
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I'd pay for economy plus.
Especially on CRJ-200s.
Especially on CRJ-200s.
11-05-2010, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Interesting, if not already reported, Comair has shrunk to a size so small that starting in 2011 it is no longer required to report its statistics for on-time flights to the government. Which is good, Comair comes in last of 18 carriers with a 72% arrival performance.
Pinnacle will stop voluntarily reporting it's on-time statistics.
Pinnacle will stop voluntarily reporting it's on-time statistics.
11-05-2010, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Passengers on some Delta Air Lines international flights might be able to buy a bit more legroom without paying business-class fares if the carrier launches a premium coach section to compete with some rivals.
Delta has reportedly posted information on an internal website about plans to launch premium economy class next year on planes that fly long international routes.
"We are always evaluating product offerings and look forward to improving the customer experience, but we have made no announcements at this time," said Delta spokesman Kent Landers.
The concept of offering a few rows of premium coach seating -- with more legroom, early boarding or other perks -- has kicked around the industry for years. One carrier currently offering it is United Airlines, which just surpassed Delta as the world's largest carrier after its merger with Continental Airlines.
United has a section called Economy Plus, for domestic as well as overseas flights, that offers about five inches more legroom than regular economy class seats. United allows its elite frequent fliers to sit in the section at regular coach fares, while other passengers can pay anywhere from $9 to $159 to upgrade, depending on the flight.
United also sells packages, such as its premiere package, which starts at $47 and includes an Economy Plus upgrade along with two checked bags, use of a premiere check-in area and security line where available and early boarding. .
If Delta adds a premium economy section, ""It's a smart move, it really is," said Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst with Forrester Research. It "allows Delta to narrow the competitive gap."
Through its acquisition of Continental, United now has a massive hub in Newark that competes with Delta's Kennedy International hub for lucrative international passengers.
Premium economy seats would enable Delta to bring in more revenue and make customers more loyal, Harteveldt said. A number of international carriers also offer premium economy sections on long-haul flights, including Delta joint venture partners Air France and KLM.
"As Delta looks at the competitive landscape, they see United coming in," Harteveldt said. "They need to take this move as a way to defend their position," and as an offensive move to steal market share from other carriers such as American, he said.
Delta has reportedly posted information on an internal website about plans to launch premium economy class next year on planes that fly long international routes.
"We are always evaluating product offerings and look forward to improving the customer experience, but we have made no announcements at this time," said Delta spokesman Kent Landers.
The concept of offering a few rows of premium coach seating -- with more legroom, early boarding or other perks -- has kicked around the industry for years. One carrier currently offering it is United Airlines, which just surpassed Delta as the world's largest carrier after its merger with Continental Airlines.
United has a section called Economy Plus, for domestic as well as overseas flights, that offers about five inches more legroom than regular economy class seats. United allows its elite frequent fliers to sit in the section at regular coach fares, while other passengers can pay anywhere from $9 to $159 to upgrade, depending on the flight.
United also sells packages, such as its premiere package, which starts at $47 and includes an Economy Plus upgrade along with two checked bags, use of a premiere check-in area and security line where available and early boarding. .
If Delta adds a premium economy section, ""It's a smart move, it really is," said Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst with Forrester Research. It "allows Delta to narrow the competitive gap."
Through its acquisition of Continental, United now has a massive hub in Newark that competes with Delta's Kennedy International hub for lucrative international passengers.
Premium economy seats would enable Delta to bring in more revenue and make customers more loyal, Harteveldt said. A number of international carriers also offer premium economy sections on long-haul flights, including Delta joint venture partners Air France and KLM.
"As Delta looks at the competitive landscape, they see United coming in," Harteveldt said. "They need to take this move as a way to defend their position," and as an offensive move to steal market share from other carriers such as American, he said.
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11-05-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
Just keep remembering this when you hear some guys here trying to lower everyone's expectations for significant improvements...2 years from now!
Carl
Carl
I was under the impression that they were lowering our expectations already.
11-05-2010, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scambo1
Carl;
I was under the impression that they were lowering our expectations already.
I was under the impression that they were lowering our expectations already.
Carl
11-06-2010, 04:40 AM
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Scoop, in a holiday month they can unstack to 50% in category, and in every other month it is 60%.
What I have seen as of late is; Even with the reserve coverage well above min, they will unstack reserves, and assign them arbitrary days off even though they could have honored every off day request. It is totally legal, because the reserves that I am looking at fall below 50/60% of the category list, but it is a gotcha, so plan accordingly.
What I have seen as of late is; Even with the reserve coverage well above min, they will unstack reserves, and assign them arbitrary days off even though they could have honored every off day request. It is totally legal, because the reserves that I am looking at fall below 50/60% of the category list, but it is a gotcha, so plan accordingly.
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11-06-2010, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Scoop, in a holiday month they can unstack to 50% in category, and in every other month it is 60%.
What I have seen as of late is; Even with the reserve coverage well above min, they will unstack reserves, and assign them arbitrary days off even though they could have honored every off day request. It is totally legal, because the reserves that I am looking at fall below 50/60% of the category list, but it is a gotcha, so plan accordingly.
What I have seen as of late is; Even with the reserve coverage well above min, they will unstack reserves, and assign them arbitrary days off even though they could have honored every off day request. It is totally legal, because the reserves that I am looking at fall below 50/60% of the category list, but it is a gotcha, so plan accordingly.
11-06-2010, 08:01 AM
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True hockey, but remember that holiday months are will have a PCS multiplier of 1.5. Coverage in my seat is above min staffing all month but I cannot move one day.
11-06-2010, 08:12 AM
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Okay, here is another question for you reserve gurus. I know, as a reserve, you cannot be flown over the guarantee unless you yellowslip. My question is........can that guarantee number change if you have vacation, mil leave etc. Or can they always fly you up to 70 hours? Example: You have 6 days of vacation in a 30 day month. Your guarantee is reduced by 2:20 a day down to 56 hours but you also have 18 hours of pay for vacation and will get 74 hours of pay for the month. Can you be called out on a trip or trips that will exceed that 56 hours without yellow slipping? Thanks,
Denny
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11-06-2010, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Coverage in my seat is above min staffing all month but I cannot move one day.
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