Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
06-16-2011, 11:46 AM
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The cuts at Memphis are said to be on the low end of the planned range of possibilities:
Although Delta Air Lines Inc.
is cutting four daily flights from Memphis International Airport this fall, it could have been worse.
In March, the Atlanta-based airline announced it would drop the number of flights from Memphis, its smallest hub, by 25 percent.
Company spokesman Trevor Banstetter confirmed the company would stop direct flights from Memphis to Lafayette, La.; Moline, Ill.; Columbus, Miss.; and Lexington, Ky. It also is cutting direct service to Destin, Fla., a popular vacation destination for Memphians.
This will reduce daily Delta flights at Memphis International from 200 last year to 170 this fall. Delta initially announced it would schedule 150-170 flights daily.
“It’s still in the range of what we projected,” Banstetter says.
Delta (NYSE: DAL) attributes the daily flight decrease to a rise in fuel prices.
The company expects to pay $3 billion more for fuel this year than in 2010.
Smaller markets like Memphis are typically serviced by smaller planes.
“Those aircraft are the least fuel efficient aircraft we have,” Banstetter says.
is cutting four daily flights from Memphis International Airport this fall, it could have been worse.In March, the Atlanta-based airline announced it would drop the number of flights from Memphis, its smallest hub, by 25 percent.
Company spokesman Trevor Banstetter confirmed the company would stop direct flights from Memphis to Lafayette, La.; Moline, Ill.; Columbus, Miss.; and Lexington, Ky. It also is cutting direct service to Destin, Fla., a popular vacation destination for Memphians.
This will reduce daily Delta flights at Memphis International from 200 last year to 170 this fall. Delta initially announced it would schedule 150-170 flights daily.
“It’s still in the range of what we projected,” Banstetter says.
Delta (NYSE: DAL) attributes the daily flight decrease to a rise in fuel prices.
The company expects to pay $3 billion more for fuel this year than in 2010.
Smaller markets like Memphis are typically serviced by smaller planes.
“Those aircraft are the least fuel efficient aircraft we have,” Banstetter says.
06-16-2011, 11:53 AM
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DeltaNet Headline: Delta Pilots continue to subsidize concessionary competitors:
Republic Airways Holdings is asking pilots of its Frontier Airlines unit to agree to delayed pay increases, cuts in vacation and company 401(k) contributions in exchange for an unspecified equity stake in Frontier, Bloomberg reported.
Republic’s plan to restructure Frontier is targeted at $120 million, the article said, with the pilot concessions likely triggering other givebacks from other workgroups, vendors and lessors.
Frontier pilots have until midday Friday to vote on Republic’s proposal, the article said.
Republic Airways Holdings is asking pilots of its Frontier Airlines unit to agree to delayed pay increases, cuts in vacation and company 401(k) contributions in exchange for an unspecified equity stake in Frontier, Bloomberg reported.
Republic’s plan to restructure Frontier is targeted at $120 million, the article said, with the pilot concessions likely triggering other givebacks from other workgroups, vendors and lessors.
Frontier pilots have until midday Friday to vote on Republic’s proposal, the article said.
06-16-2011, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Go UCAL!
Bar, I can't seem to ever crack the BTS code to break out the CASM numbers by aircraft for the airlines. But what is the CASMs for the rjs vs the 88 and what CASM is it? Is it total cost divided out by ASMs broken out per ASMs flown per type or just DOC?*
I ask because what is their $ advantage come out to be and what happens to the CASM when we suck out the overhead costs of profitizing another corporation to do our core competency?*
Bar, I can't seem to ever crack the BTS code to break out the CASM numbers by aircraft for the airlines. But what is the CASMs for the rjs vs the 88 and what CASM is it? Is it total cost divided out by ASMs broken out per ASMs flown per type or just DOC?*
I ask because what is their $ advantage come out to be and what happens to the CASM when we suck out the overhead costs of profitizing another corporation to do our core competency?*
The numbers I ran (which are now out of date) indicated every DC9 replaced by an E175 saved the Company about $9 million yearly (if I remember correctly). The MD88 had similar (but slightly higher) CASM, but higher trip costs.
The truly expensive airplanes were the DC9's, 747's and then the MD88's. Frankly, I am surprised the 747's are still around, but, we apparently have no way to replace its capabilities. The 777 apparently can't carry the cargo and it is expensive. The 747-800 is too, despite its better efficiency.
My semi educated guess is that our alliance partners will make the big investments (with government help) to buy the super jumbo jets. Our regional partners will continue to buy the small jets and we'll be in the middle with 737 to 767 type operations being the zone for Delta airlines.
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06-16-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
I rolled over to 3 completely silent missed phone calls this morning (while on short call). 2 from scheduling, 1 from the duty pilot. Fill in the blank on what those said.
06-16-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
You should be very concerned about SW. Atlanta is still the economic engine that drives Delta airlines. If we don't improve our customer service they are going to do some serious butt kicking in ATL. While their costs are higher then Airtran they offer the ability to fly anywhere in the US with destinations Airtran could not match. Network is very important in overall yields. They will now offer a domestic network close to Delta and maintain a large cost advantage. Take a look at SW's costs on a stage length adjusted basis for like aircraft and you will see that Delta is going to have a problem. We will see if our management team is up to the task. Their decisions in the next few years and the overall customer service we provide will be critical to the future of Delta.
Originally Posted by sailingfun
Take a look at SW's costs on a stage length adjusted basis for like aircraft
06-16-2011, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
What the hell is the purpose of this kind of ridiculous fear mongering?
Really, T, duh...
Nu
06-16-2011, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
What the hell is the purpose of this kind of ridiculous fear mongering?
06-16-2011, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
It is hard to compare apples to apples due to the variance between what some operators consider direct operating costs and what is not included. ALPA is running the numbers and there is no real reason why they would have to be kept secret since all they are is an evaluation of public data. Hopefully the powers that be will agree to release parts of the evaluation. Given the quality of communications from C44 Reps and the MEC in general lately, we can be hopeful this stuff will get disseminated (and if they don't I'll do the numbers again in a couple of months when things slow down).
The numbers I ran (which are now out of date) indicated every DC9 replaced by an E175 saved the Company about $9 million yearly (if I remember correctly). The MD88 had similar (but slightly higher) CASM, but higher trip costs.
The truly expensive airplanes were the DC9's, 747's and then the MD88's. Frankly, I am surprised the 747's are still around, but, we apparently have no way to replace its capabilities. The 777 apparently can't carry the cargo and it is expensive. The 747-800 is too, despite its better efficiency.
My semi educated guess is that our alliance partners will make the big investments (with government help) to buy the super jumbo jets. Our regional partners will continue to buy the small jets and we'll be in the middle with 737 to 767 type operations being the zone for Delta airlines.
The numbers I ran (which are now out of date) indicated every DC9 replaced by an E175 saved the Company about $9 million yearly (if I remember correctly). The MD88 had similar (but slightly higher) CASM, but higher trip costs.
The truly expensive airplanes were the DC9's, 747's and then the MD88's. Frankly, I am surprised the 747's are still around, but, we apparently have no way to replace its capabilities. The 777 apparently can't carry the cargo and it is expensive. The 747-800 is too, despite its better efficiency.
My semi educated guess is that our alliance partners will make the big investments (with government help) to buy the super jumbo jets. Our regional partners will continue to buy the small jets and we'll be in the middle with 737 to 767 type operations being the zone for Delta airlines.
AF is the one with the cash.
06-16-2011, 04:23 PM
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Businesses like Delta
Delta named No. 1 in six Executive Travel awards
June 16, 2011
The readers of Executive Travel magazine have chosen Delta as the leading U.S. carrier in six categories for the publication’s 2011 Leading Edge awards.
For U.S. airlines, Delta was named Best Airport Lounge; Best Business-Class Service; Best First-Class Service; Best Flight Experience to Mexico; and Best Flight Experience to Central/South. Also, Delta Private Jets was named Best Private Jet Service.
“These awards show that the $2 billion investment that we have made to improve the travel experience for our customers is really making a difference,” said Tim Mapes, s.v.p.-Marketing. “From aircraft, to airports, to technology at your fingertips, Delta is investing significantly to ensure our customers have an excellent experience with Delta.”
To determine the awards, Executive Travel magazine polled its readers for their experiences between Feb. 21 and April 3.
“Delivering excellence is certainly a tall order in the travel world, with its diverse, demanding customers and unpredictable market conditions,” Executive Travel magazine said. “The past year has seen business travelers get back on the road. That’s welcome news for the industry, even though operating costs have been negatively impacted by increased fuel prices. But many companies still managed to provide stellar products to business travelers.”
June 16, 2011
The readers of Executive Travel magazine have chosen Delta as the leading U.S. carrier in six categories for the publication’s 2011 Leading Edge awards.
For U.S. airlines, Delta was named Best Airport Lounge; Best Business-Class Service; Best First-Class Service; Best Flight Experience to Mexico; and Best Flight Experience to Central/South. Also, Delta Private Jets was named Best Private Jet Service.
“These awards show that the $2 billion investment that we have made to improve the travel experience for our customers is really making a difference,” said Tim Mapes, s.v.p.-Marketing. “From aircraft, to airports, to technology at your fingertips, Delta is investing significantly to ensure our customers have an excellent experience with Delta.”
To determine the awards, Executive Travel magazine polled its readers for their experiences between Feb. 21 and April 3.
“Delivering excellence is certainly a tall order in the travel world, with its diverse, demanding customers and unpredictable market conditions,” Executive Travel magazine said. “The past year has seen business travelers get back on the road. That’s welcome news for the industry, even though operating costs have been negatively impacted by increased fuel prices. But many companies still managed to provide stellar products to business travelers.”
06-16-2011, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
So word from the [redacted] I spoke with Delta nixed iPads for crews.
$1500 for domestic jepp kit vs $700/2 years for iPad. iPad could tie into wifi to give enroute weather if [redacted] said we'd do it right but it's class I and good to go with FAA, if we'd ask.
But word from up top, no iPads.
According to [redacted].
$1500 for domestic jepp kit vs $700/2 years for iPad. iPad could tie into wifi to give enroute weather if [redacted] said we'd do it right but it's class I and good to go with FAA, if we'd ask.
But word from up top, no iPads.
According to [redacted].
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