Originally Posted by Tumbleweed (Post 955711)

Does anyone know about our jumpseat agreement (or lack of) with Airtran? I just called their reservation phone number and the gal said they don't have a jump seat agreement with Delta anymore. I haven't commuted on them before but I was told you list at the ticket counter. I was calling to check the load on a flight that would get me home a little sooner. Anyway, I hope it's a complete misunderstanding.

Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 955457)

Are you joking? You say I am going to defend the status quo and I merely ask you to change the status quo. Now you somehow turn it around to you were right. Where did I infer that you have to give up to gain? In your mind? What a crock.

Go down to Atlanta and ask Richard Anderson for a pay raise. Fill in the amount yourself. Let me know how it works out for you. I truly don't believe you have the guts to do it. I believe you are just an internet hero that talks big behind a keyboard. So please prove me wrong, go get me a pay raise and let me know when I can pick up my check.

Or are you going to QED that you are nothing but hot air behind a keyboard?

Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 955597)

Why are you guys getting so spun up over D-0? How many times has a flight ever been delayed because of us? It is not your job to go throw luggage... seat passengers... etc etc... why worry about it? The ONLY thing of concern that I can personally think of that might be of concern would be non revs... but other than that.. wot, me worry? When the jet is ready, we will turn on the light, and off we go.

Originally Posted by Bluto (Post 955677)

The thing that bugged me is the tone of SD's weekly update which seemed to suggest that we could solve the D-0 problem with briefings, planning, and leadership. When in reality, with the vast majority of departure delays, the only thing we can choose is whether to comply with policy (beacon on at push clearance) and worsen our already less than stellar on-time performance, or ignore the policy to reward the hard work of the rampers, agents, and everyone else whose fault ramp congestion is not.

Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 955681)

Loved the part about using the D7 to start the APU, sat on a 75 in ATL the other day, everyone was cooking in the back...don't want to cool it down in the back for the paying pax...gotta wait for the D7:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 955713)

Agreed on the witten info concerning starting the APU if you need it, but he tied the two together...think its a conflict, start the APU when you need it, not on a piece of paper.

Originally Posted by Nosmo King (Post 955717)

For historical purposes, NWALPA negotiated a partial pay raise "out of cycle" and RA is the one that agreed to it.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 955719)

Well said. Follow the policy and this airline looks like crap and not once does any one address Ramp 2 in Atlanta or the insane amount of garbage communications that goes on with ground in ATL for that matter that make it even worse.

Contact tower? Really? You have guys stepping all over each other trying to get out of the ramp, others who can't get in the ramp, now guys need to make 180s on the taxiway and several just said screw you and they'll taxi in on their own... and someone from up high thinks controllers need to let everyone know passing dixie monitor tower?

Remind me to rotate passing VR.



I was on a 757 DH not long ago in the middle of winter and it was so stuffy in the back that it just made you feel disgusting.



There is absolutely two extremes with the APU. Those who leave it running when it doesn't need to be and then there is Captain America who leaves it off and tells you and the back to kiss off, he's saving the company money.

With that mindset why even take off? Imagine how much money you could save the company if you didn't take off and instead just went home.

Both need to be ridiculed out of existence. When you need it use it, don't be a... Perez Hilton. :D


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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 955720)

That was after "bob and tom" right?

Originally Posted by Nosmo King (Post 955727)

Bob and Tom who?

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 955720)

That was after "bob and tom" right?

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 955716)

I've jumpseated on Airtran as recently as December. It was no big deal whatsoever. Just walk up to the gate for the flight you want (plenty early) and the agent should be able to take care of you. I've had nothing but GREAT experiences with them the few times I've used them; to include the agents, FA's, and especially the pilots. Many of their guys use us to get back and forth to ATL so I think they're especially tuned in to this.

To get a pretty good idea of the loads, just go to their website and search for the flights you want as if you were going to buy a ticket. The second or third page that pops up will give you a chance to peek at the seat map. It's not perfect, but better than nothing.

Note* I've only ridden them OUT of ATL. I'm not sure how they work at the outstations.