Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
05-09-2011 | 07:20 AM
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05-09-2011 | 07:20 AM
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You have to ask if we do put a 320 base in ATL, what are we pulling out? There is only so much we can put in a capacity constrained airport and expect to have any kind of sked integrity. That would be great to hire more, maybe for the rest rules.
05-09-2011 | 07:21 AM
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Also need to factor in range considerations. What if the 90s are to be doing MSP-west coast flying? Big difference in capabilities aside from capacity.
05-09-2011 | 07:24 AM
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I know of at least three Whale Capt's that are in their mid 60's that are bailing.
05-09-2011 | 07:35 AM
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05-09-2011 | 07:37 AM
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05-09-2011 | 07:38 AM
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05-09-2011 | 07:42 AM
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Interesting fact: The large footprint of the current generation turboprops are what kept them out of DCI despite burning half the fuel of an RJ. A Dash 8 Q 400 needs as much room as a 737-800.
05-09-2011 | 07:45 AM
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Anyone know the status on winglet mods? Seems like they have slowed almost to a halt, at least for the 757. Maybe the -ERs are getting them instead? I know there's out of service time but with fuel where it is I would think they'd want the fleet done yesterday.
05-09-2011 | 08:04 AM
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I'd have to agree with B-Bar on this one. I've seen 73's doing the North routes, similar in comparison to what the 319/320 used to do. (Don't know, could just be seasonal work shift.) Even Bismarck, N.D., of all places, now has a 73 operating once a day instead of an Airbus. Most of the winter is covered with only RJ's.
I'm not advocating an ATL 320 base, not in my job description to figure those puzzles out, but sure would like to see another 600 new faces on property.
Flight attendants too!!
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