Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 902212)

I really agree with you - like I posted above, my Airtran buddy says the word there is SWA likes the plane.

But the part I really agree with, is that Delta doesn't want a 100 seater. If they wanted one, they would of had one.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 902141)

I've heard. FWIW, JT8Ds like to blow out too but of course they're not as young. Are you guys using less power than before on climb out? If so, is that to save the engine wear and tear? I ask because given the size of the engines I'd figure they'd climb like a bat out of hell but I've caught a few lately in the climb and it made me think that it might be a reduced power procedure for fuel or engine life.

It may be one of the reasons why SWA is like "you really want em'? Have em'. We can get 737s." I think for DAL they'd like to work through those problems if they can get young 117 seaters for a very good price.

Of course DAL getting the 717s from AAI as AAI becomes SWA is ironic given the 9s that went to Valujet from Delta. Maybe the only reason Delta wants to do this is to complete the circle? The circle of life? Hakuna Matata.

Originally Posted by RCD73 (Post 902239)

I'm hoping that you guys didn't misinterpret this statement; "the 717 Sims are moving to DAL" ..... There is a DAL in Texas, and it's not an airline.

I can confirm that Gary Kelly told the AirTran MEC Chair in a face to face meeting a week ago that the 717's will stay at Southwest. All of them and then some :D

Originally Posted by Giggity (Post 902267)

Any word on when Delta might drain the pool (puddle) of the 8 or so guys/gals?

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 902135)

Saw you got a line for December. Christmas come early this year! :D

Many thanks to all the DTW320B's that bid down to reserve for December. Sure gonna be nice to not be commuting to reserve.

Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 902229)

Just remember, if you feel that you're lost, or going astray....simply ask yourself "what would Nu do?"

Then the stars align, peace comes to the earth and all is right with the universe. Sometimes minor deities weep over my overall goodness.

Nu

Originally Posted by crazypilot (Post 902224)

after the lines come out i notice that they can build a few more people a sched but don't is this because they want so many reserves in place??

such as nyc 7er b has a 12 day trip in open time worth like 73 hrs how come someone didn't get a line out of this??