For once I'm glad we use the other Moscow airport, SVO. A bomb there might improve it.

80, the "he's a Delta pilot, sure you can trust him" in charge of the nursery at his church...

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I think if DAL was not going to compromise before to give in to SWA I seriously doubt theyre going to do this now post the SWA/AAI windfall merger. I think the DOT wants to settle.

A lot of those DH pairing for the 330 in and out of ATL also include ATL layovers. If there is a ATL base those patterns will have to rebuilt as shorter patterns that do not include ATL layovers. That might deter some FL commuters since there would be a lot of shorter trips that might not be same day commutable (at least not without some anxiety) on the front end.

In addition, look at the non-seasonal destinations (for now) for the 330 out of ATL and you will see ATL-HNL, ATL-AMS and ATL-DKR-LAD. The rest of the flying has so far moved around between fleets, so depending on base size ATL based pilots may get the bulk of DKR/LAD flying and if may be the biggest percentage of their flying.

I have a question about the AE. I have looked through most of the information I was given, but still hazy. I am an MSP 88 B. I am about 50 from the bottom and in a freeze until Jan of 2012. So, after seeing the bid which included 20 surpluses in my catagory. With that said, what is the best way for me to bid. If I bid a VD, that means I take an MD from someone jr to me, Right? If I MD what does that mean. I figure it wont really matter, but just want to make sure how to bid. Thanks.

Don't forget ATL-LOS coming to a 330 soon.

Is this the month where we get more money for EOM paycheck? Or does that start next month?

You are correct - it starts on the Jan 31st paycheck - It's a much higher, fixed amount. Later in the year it's half the guarantee or something like that.

I agree, the flying will more towards three and four day trips which is what DAL prefers. The shorter trips pay hard time and not 3.5 to 1 trip rig thus saving them the money of the trip rig and the DH credit. It will allow them to do more with less. I do beleive that is the number one driver in moving the jets and making the pilots go though the training pipeline.

We have long said that DAL hates DH and when they can they will move jets and pilots to get away from the rotations that pay on trip rig.

I just downloaded my w2's and they are split in half. i.e. the top of one is on top then a complete w2 then the bottom half of the top one. Hope that makes sense. Anyone else have that problem?