Just charge it and pay it off when you get your extra check on Feb 14th

 

Look at the 330 rotations out of MSP that do flying out of ATL.

Look at the parings that do a significant flying out of ATL. Many of then have DH's in the paring. Point is that if they can relocate a category and save on those DH's it is a savings of not just money but pilot positions.

As for the size of these rumored categories, who knows. The 320 does a ton of NYC flying too, but there is not talk of a base up there. It all comes down to the most efficient place for a crew to start and end a trip.

 

I do alot of shuttle flying since I live in Boston and some trips end with a dh. We need a BOS 320 base to cover the shuttle. The lack of reserve's causes sched to use pilots who are blockholder's to be abused my adding turns down to LGA. Doesn't seem like a big deal except most pilot's miss their commutes home. Does sched ever call you with changes or are you suppose to constantly check your sched on the computer?

 

With all this talk about needing more A320 bases it appears to me we need more 320s...I am all for it.

 

Tsquare would tell you that you shouldve drafted tebow!

I'll put it this way, the Bears don't get enough credit for what theyre able to accomplish despite their QBs. I mean youve got to be a special coach to get a team to the Super Bowl with Rex Grossman at the helm. But youre right, talk about exceeding early expectations, they hosted the NFC Championship! Youre coach should not be on the hotseat anymore.

 

There is some international service out of LGA, lots of Canadian carriers. Now if you're referring to Scambo's comments about being on the 777, no 777s won't be in and out of LGA but NYC based FA's would make their way to scambo's 777 in JFK and make him happy. But for now he'll probably be relegated to Helga's team of former Pan Am FA's, all of whom are proud to tell you of their 20 years at Pan Am, an airline that went out of business 20 years ago.

I can't put a hard number on it Scambo but I remember us talking specifically that there were some slots that were limited to small aircraft. I looked here and couldn't find any info:
Regulations.gov

I still find this the most interesting read off of there, mainly because so much is redacted:
Regulations.gov

My bet, the DOT/DOJ threw out all principle (as much as any government agency could have) and did exactly what SWA demanded and then SWA announced a merger with AAI leaving the DOT/DOJ out to dry. DAL/LLC's lawsuit probably will win and the DOT/DOJ has an option to either save face and "compromise" with DAL/LLC or to let everyone see just how compromised they were by SWA who was out for nobody but SWA.

 

Suicide Bomber kills 31 injures 100+ at Moscow Airport

 

I have had the good fortune lately of flying with many FNW FAs and frankly it has been a breath of fresh air in comparison to some DAL-S'. I dont know if it is one of those "on their best behavior" things or if it is just good solid midwest folks who are just good people.

It has been so different to have crews that actually want to go out and do stuff with the pilots - AND who not only dont expect you to pay for dinner, but instead insist on buying a round...big difference.

FTB it think your bet on the SWA/DOT is probably right on the mark. Lets hope for some face saving and a fast track of the slot swap.

 

Got my survey call last night. Was appreciative of the opportunity to once again voice my disappointment in the fact that our MEC agreed to MD90 conversion (ATL/NYC), MD88 seat increases, and waiver of ALV contract restrictions back in '09 for 88 guys without getting something in return, e.g. 88 & 90 pay on the same scale (like all other aircraft are on property). Doubt anyone will do anything other than mumble "noted."

 

Excellent point. Has anyone heard a percentage of how much of this slot swap flying is going to be mainline as opposed to DCI?