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Could you see the 73N and M88 flying moving into NYC for the proposed slot swap agreement? or is majority of that planned to go to regionals?

Also, you think NYC will see the 320 or does that look like it will be too much movement?

I think they are trying to be conservative in terms of movement to try and keep training costs down. The last bid didn't seem all that big, but alot of movement seemed occur irregardless.
(Yes, I know Irregardless is not a word, I just like ****ing off the grammar nazis)

I do not think that will be accounted for on this bid. :D Probably see 90 awards later. Who knows. :D

iFlyer

06-09-2011 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1005584)

FTB 43
Leinlodge 44
Phuz 45
Hoserpilot 37
Buzzpat 173
The Wagman 199
Gloopy $1
Contrails 73
Iaflyer 147

Guessin' 121

iF

acl65pilot

06-09-2011 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1005601)

Next thing to bid on, how many surpluses will we have across the system on this AE?

I say surpluses and MDs on this next AE.

Rumor is, it is a net positive bid. Depending on the early outs, it may not trigger hiring just yet.

acl65pilot

06-09-2011 06:27 AM

"If" they close MSP 330, there will be a lot of pilot early out then displace down. Those poor guys live there, and I know their paid. On the right seat, a lot of them will upgrade. Most are late 80 hires. It is one senior piece of equipment in MSP. It will effect everyone if they just bid down.

Professor

06-09-2011 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 1005649)

If that happens it could make for some upside down right seats like we saw back in '07.

Whatever it is, I just want to see the damn thing so I can start hypothesizing about my next poor 'life choice'.

Carl Spackler

06-09-2011 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1005629)

While we wait for the bid, I have a confession.

I am deeply in love with Tea Leoni. Don't tell my wife.

http://wallpapers.skins.be/tea-leoni...x768-28843.jpg

I love this place.

Carl

Bucking Bar

06-09-2011 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy (Post 1005638)

You have impeccable taste. Any movie she is in is better because of her.

She sure made her husband famous, then that story ended like they all do .... she ran off with Billy Bob Thornton and was looking pretty rough last anyone has seen her.

Since we like girls and things with wings, why not combine the two?

http://www.celebritydietdoctor.com/w...riana-lima.jpg

She obviously eats in a "breasturaunt."

acl65pilot

06-09-2011 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor (Post 1005651)

I suspect we will see it today or tomorrow.

That said, I am not too sure. There are a ton of pilots trying to get in to ATL that will now be able to do it via AE, and MD and VD. The senior 330 drivers in MSP would be faced with a commute to DTW on the whale, a down bid or a early out. I know what I probably would take.

It will all be known in the next few days.

Bucking Bar

06-09-2011 07:10 AM

Can you put an approximate number on "ton" ? Figure all the pilots trying to get into Atlanta will bid the 88 to do it? A bid to the 88 would avoid the truly miserable MAO flying that is coming back to the 737's junior ranks.

Atlanta was decimated with the 767-400 move and other 767 cuts, forcing a lot of pilots down to the MD88 and off to New York. If the bid is a net positive for Atlanta, will the numbers be sufficient for those who wish change their domicile? Some of the junior NY crowd was hoping to come back too, but may be blocked by the anticipated MSP exodus / migration.

Why is ATL so incredibly popular? Is it really that much better a commute?