Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-16-2011 | 04:36 AM
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iPubs
When you get the chance - check out www.ipubs.me (for security, the login info in in the computer section of DALPA forums). Two fleets are completed with more to come. It appears to be an easy way to sync an iPhone or iPad with all the latest publications needed excluding Jepps. Now, hopefully we can use them in the cockpit sometime soon.
08-16-2011 | 04:39 AM
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Pentagon may scrap traditional military pensions as part of retirement overhaul - m.NYPOST.com
They're thinking about the 401k route
They're thinking about the 401k route
Here is a link to the committee proposing this. Defense Business Board
Look at the board members profiles, most in investing or banking.
As usual, follow the money. Who benefits from this proposal?
08-16-2011 | 04:39 AM
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08-16-2011 | 05:50 AM
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18 days until college football.
08-16-2011 | 06:04 AM
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The latest ALPA letter about the Alaska codeshare leaves out a huge point IMHO, while we may not compete directly on routes we're also not growing our business and flying organically because Alaska is allowed to do all that growth. With that thought process why shouldn't we just let every other company do our flying for us while we stay stagnant and or shrink the pilot list. Why don't they show how our pilot lists have shrunk as a whole hike others are getting bet gains in positions.
08-16-2011 | 08:08 AM
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while we may not compete directly on routes we're also not growing our business and flying organically because Alaska is allowed to do all that growth. With that thought process why shouldn't we just let every other company do our flying for us while we stay stagnant and or shrink the pilot list.
08-16-2011 | 08:12 AM
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The latest ALPA letter about the Alaska codeshare leaves out a huge point IMHO, while we may not compete directly on routes we're also not growing our business and flying organically because Alaska is allowed to do all that growth. With that thought process why shouldn't we just let every other company do our flying for us while we stay stagnant and or shrink the pilot list. Why don't they show how our pilot lists have shrunk as a whole hike others are getting bet gains in positions.
08-16-2011 | 08:50 AM
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Can we pick up out of base via the pilot swap board or is oob ws the only option?
08-16-2011 | 03:20 PM
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So long volunteer Army. They are the only ones that should have a pension. Now if we are talking about all other government employees, they better realize that their Defined Benefit for a fix percentage contribution is going to come to an end. I keep trying to tell that to my family members in government service.
Naaaaaah. When I was in, I remember that tax wise I was treated like I HAD a pension, yet because I got out with less than 20, I received no such pension. I guess I could have gone back and amended my last 7 years of tax returns and perhaps received some pittance of a refund, but the hassle would have been worth far less than the monies I would have received. Anyway, I cannot speak for others, but I didn't join the military for a pension in the first place. If this comes to fruition, it too, shall pass.
08-16-2011 | 04:21 PM
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From: Boeing Hearing and Ergonomics Lab Rat, Night Shift
Delta pilot count = seniority = pay.
No growth = you figure it out.
As long as others were furloughing the MEC CC response to AS scope was "you should be happy to have a job, others are furloughing"
With others recalling/hiring, the question is what happens now at Delta?
What will be the new "response" to AS scope?
Looking downrange, further airline industry consolidation is inevitable.
Where does that leave Delta pilots at the SLI table?
The RJs were bad enough and lucky for us self correcting with current fuel prices. The AS feed is just like the RJs but with bigger jets and fewer restrictions.
Bottom line:
Delta pilots should fly the feed for Delta international flying.
Cheers
George
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