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Originally Posted by Scoop
(Post 996802)
Twice passing through ATL on my last rotation they tried to board without asking the FA's if they were ready (they weren't) and the first class pax got to wait in the jet-way (90F+, noisy, your typical pleasant jet-way atmosphere).
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Originally Posted by Scoop
(Post 996802)
It gets better. Twice passing through ATL on my last rotation they tried to board without asking the FA's if they were ready (they weren't) and the first class pax got to wait in the jet-way (90F+, noisy, your typical pleasant jet-way atmosphere). I guess they could have climbed over the catering carts which were blocking the capacious galley of the 737.
I am not sure but this might be some new program - anyone else experience this? With that being said, and I hate the D-0, D-3, D-??? emphasis, but I can kind of understand what they are trying to do. Some delays can be made up, some will build cumulatively throughout the day. I believe it is the latter that our crack management team is trying to mitigate. I have to agree though, that sometimes I am embarrassed by the very rude treatment of our passengers. Scoop |
Originally Posted by buzzpat
(Post 996850)
Cleared to push yesterday in ATL and the ramper gives the gate agent the go ahead to pull the jetway back. Only problem: the power is still hooked up to the jet and they pull the receptacle and the receptacle door out of the jet. Ooppss. 3 hours later we depart. So much for D-0.
"We'll know something in 10-15 minutes. Can't board until at least then." Much to my chagrin, she walks right over.. grabs the mic and starts making an announcement about how the plane will be ready in 10-15 minutes and they are starting boarding. I trotted sharply over, interrupted her and made her retract the PA. The red coat that was waiting down in the jetbridge got a talking to about brainwashed D0 idiocy and the fact that we're already 3 hours late... |
I posted this in the DPA thread, but this also goes here: Anyone notice the complete lack of mention of RAH in the C44 release of MEC meeting happenings?
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Reroute pay
Ok, got rerouted into a golden day earlier this month. The new rotation had us released just under 24 hours after our originally scheduled release time. Now, when I check my time card it shows 13+ hours under reroute pay. So, is that what I am now getting paid in excess of reserve guarantee? It seems excessive since all we did was layover in BWI and then DH back to MSP - but hey, I'll take it :) Or, am I not reading my time card right (which is very possible)?
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Originally Posted by Jesse
(Post 996323)
From the play book of how not to think for yourself and criticize conservatives: When you find yourself unable to regurgitate MSNBC talking points and grasping for straws always know you can go for the "FOX is biased!" card.
Jesse: I do think for myself and don't use anybody's 'Playbook.' I also consider myself a conservative on many issues... raised in a Republican household, voted for Goldwater, Reagan and Bush #1. The '90's, however brought a growing disappointment with most things political in BOTH parties. The frustration is obvious in the media, and it's Big Busine$$. As Clamp noted, and I agree...most TV 'talent' are idiots. I suspect the brains are in the corner office and are writing the script or whispering in their earpieces how to present the news. I try to watch different news outlets; BBC when over-seas. I want to avoid getting 'brainwashed' or 'absorbed by the Borg.' When the volume goes up and the ranting starts, I flip the channel. We all should use our 'inside voice.' I will. :) |
Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 996782)
I agree with you.
However, you have to admit management is trying. Dickson's recent end of week epistle referred to needing a chainsaw to harmonize the operation. I disagree. Delta is trying to fix and manage little pieces when they should be looking at the structural inadequecies of the operation. As an individual event selling tickets, getting pax to the gate and launching an aircraft is a relatively straightforward operation. Combine that with the ballet or trainwreck that is the size of delta, the trick is to harmonize it all. It is possible, but DAL will not take the necessary steps. The chief of mx, baggage handlers and gate agents is co-equal to flt ops. Fiefdoms dont play well together like that. There needs to be one chief and beneath that chief, indians. Six sigma, not management by objective is what needs to be applied...in all areas. The operation could be well and simply run without the crisis de jour management that goes on. For example, you can send me a million emails and letters that tell me how great Attilla is and how it saves the company tons of money. Objectively, I know that is BS. Our flt ops management team is sooooo much better that what we have had previously and they are moving little pieces in the right direction (due to corporate/ bureaucratic inertia). However, IMO, the whole script needs to be re-written and a good start would be a new corporate wiring diagram. I agree. I know Delta is trying, and I admire that. However, when they try to do thing with all the different departments and managers fighting each other, it just becomes “who’s fault is that the flight was late” game. Between Inflight. Flight ops, Ramp, and Gate Agents, they all say “we did our thing so it’s not our fault.” The focus should not be that. I hate to say, but SWA people seem all on the same team whether they are ramp or gate agents, and they all work together to get things done. We need little less infighting in the house, I think. |
Originally Posted by Jesse
(Post 996100)
Looks like someone's impressed by resumes. Guess what, dude could have a Nobel prize on his bookshelf and it doesn't mean he always knows what he's talking about, especially when the orator is inflamed with hate and a good dose of sanctimony.
Originally Posted by DFW Refugee
(Post 996305)
You talking about Rush and the FOX 'talent?' :cool:
Originally Posted by Jesse
(Post 996323)
From the play book of how not to think for yourself and criticize conservatives: When you find yourself unable to regurgitate MSNBC talking points and grasping for straws always know you can go for the "FOX is biased!" card.
Originally Posted by DFW Refugee
(Post 996862)
Jesse: I do think for myself and don't use anybody's 'Playbook.' I also consider myself a conservative on many issues... raised in a Republican household, voted for Goldwater, Reagan and Bush #1. The '90's, however brought a growing disappointment with most things political in BOTH parties. The frustration is obvious in the media, and it's Big Busine$$. As Clamp noted, and I agree...most TV 'talent' are idiots. I suspect the brains are in the corner office and are writing the script or whispering in their earpieces how to present the news. I try to watch different news outlets; BBC when over-seas. I want to avoid getting 'brainwashed' or 'absorbed by the Borg.' When the volume goes up and the ranting starts, I flip the channel. We all should use our 'inside voice.' I will. :) With your breadth of exposure to a wide spectrum of news outlets you should then agree the "FOX News is (fill in the blank with whatever the left is pushing this week)" mantra is typically heard loudest (bold red 5 font?) from those who don't want to hear a viewpoint that varies from their liberal ideology. (e.g. The White House singling them out for scorn for not playing nicely like the other networks.) To me four other networks are just as biased in different ways. But it's much easier for a political ideology group to villainize one network than for another for another to go after four or five. So it's come to be quite a cliche from the left. Now, had you critiqued FOX on their lack of journalistic professionalism and gaudy presentation qualities I'd be right there with you. I find too many of their shows unbearable to watch for the cheesiness of the personalities. Agreed on the volume and screaming--OFF the power goes when it gets to that annoyance level. (Note: CNBC producers seem to be the most guilty of encouraging that kind of production.) |
Originally Posted by buzzpat
(Post 996850)
Cleared to push yesterday in ATL and the ramper gives the gate agent the go ahead to pull the jetway back. Only problem: the power is still hooked up to the jet and they pull the receptacle and the receptacle door out of the jet. Ooppss. 3 hours later we depart. So much for D-0.
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
(Post 996850)
Cleared to push yesterday in ATL and the ramper gives the gate agent the go ahead to pull the jetway back. Only problem: the power is still hooked up to the jet and they pull the receptacle and the receptacle door out of the jet. Ooppss. 3 hours later we depart. So much for D-0.
Do you know who got 'charged' for the delay (mx, gate...flight crew)? |
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