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Old 08-23-2011 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Surprise
Just thinking here, but isn't Alaska very highly rated when it comes to customer satisfaction? And they only fly 737s, right?

I admit, though, that I'm only on the Junior Varsity Delta Connection team, so what do I know?
Yeah even though the 320 clearly dominates the 737/757 for pax comfort all other things being equal you can still make any of our planes "award winning" by improving the comfort.

Even the 320's maximum certified config is I think 180, and 150 for the 319. All coach of course, but I think that is with something like 28 inches of pitch. European LCC style 40 and 8's to be sure, but even our worst 73/75 coach configs are better than that.

You can do a lot with better seats. Some new gen stuff actually looks pretty impressive. Who knows if we will get those though. IFE also helps. A lot, especially if its good IFE. And good customer service is crucial. Attitude, on time yet with the big picture in mind, bags get there when you do, food options (even if they must be purchased they still need to be good), etc. In all of those areas above, we have a LOT of work to do.

If we don't achieve all of that by the time this thing is flying our pax with our pilots at the controls, and even if we do, we may need to take out a row to give it some breathing room. Or at least create an enhanced coach section and let Clark Howard penny fare trolls get what they pay for. But we still have to come up with a way to win in coach, not just HVC's (more work in that area too though).

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Old 08-23-2011 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
5.9? Rookies......

Exactly! East coast drama queens.

Scoop - Also out on the left coast, or as Jimmy likes to say, ".....land of riots, fires, and mudslides!"
Old 08-23-2011 | 12:02 PM
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Delta just signed a contract with yet another DCI carrier....



NEWS RELEASE
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August 23, 2011
Contact: Corporate Communications, 314-222-4323

GoJet Airlines Announces Additional Flying and New Partnership With Delta Air Lines

12 Bombardier CRJ-700s added to GoJet’s fleet as Delta Connection

GoJet Airlines LLC announced today a new partnership with Delta Air Lines that includes adding 12 Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft to the GoJet fleet. The dual-class aircraft will fly
as part of the Delta Connection program.

Under the terms of the agreement, GoJet will begin service with the 12 Delta-owned CRJ-700 aircraft in the first quarter of 2012. The total number of GoJet aircraft in service will rise to 37, almost a 50-precent increase in the airlines’ current fleet. GoJet currently operates 25 aircraft as part of the United Airlines Express regional service.

“We are pleased to add GoJet to the Delta Connection family of airlines, we believe GoJet to be a high quality airline and will be a great addition to the Delta network” remarked Don Bornhorst, President of Delta Connection.

“Today’s announcement is exciting news for GoJet Airlines as it not only expands our fleet, but it also marks our second partnership with a major airline. We are committed to this new code-sharing agreement with Delta, one of the largest airlines in the world,” said Rick Leach, President and CEO of GoJet Airlines and President of Trans States Holdings. “Since its launch six years ago, GoJet has strived to be a leader in the regional airline industry by providing our customers with safe, reliable and efficient service on every flight. In our role as a United Express carrier we are continually recognized for providing an excellent product with some of the most professional flight crews in the skies. Now, through this growth we have the opportunity to partner with Delta Air Lines and bring that same great service into this new relationship. We are also proud to grow our fleet of Bombardier aircraft, which have proven to be excellent performers in the marketplace.”
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Old 08-23-2011 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Guntrain11
My question remains unanswered. Was the flight on an A319 (124 seats) or A320 (148 seats)? Most of the longer range mini bus flying in our current schedule that I see is A319.
It was a 320, we didn't have the 319's yet.
Old 08-23-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Who's planes will they be flying? That just proves without a shadow of a doubt that improving the product isn't a priority for Delta Air Lines. More RJ's = FAIL
Old 08-23-2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BigGuns
Delta just signed a contract with yet another DCI carrier....



NEWS RELEASE
FOR INTERNAL RELEASE
August 23, 2011
Contact: Corporate Communications, 314-222-4323

GoJet Airlines Announces Additional Flying and New Partnership With Delta Air Lines

12 Bombardier CRJ-700s added to GoJet’s fleet as Delta Connection

GoJet Airlines LLC announced today a new partnership with Delta Air Lines that includes adding 12 Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft to the GoJet fleet. The dual-class aircraft will fly
as part of the Delta Connection program.

Under the terms of the agreement, GoJet will begin service with the 12 Delta-owned CRJ-700 aircraft in the first quarter of 2012. The total number of GoJet aircraft in service will rise to 37, almost a 50-precent increase in the airlines’ current fleet. GoJet currently operates 25 aircraft as part of the United Airlines Express regional service.

“We are pleased to add GoJet to the Delta Connection family of airlines, we believe GoJet to be a high quality airline and will be a great addition to the Delta network” remarked Don Bornhorst, President of Delta Connection.

“Today’s announcement is exciting news for GoJet Airlines as it not only expands our fleet, but it also marks our second partnership with a major airline. We are committed to this new code-sharing agreement with Delta, one of the largest airlines in the world,” said Rick Leach, President and CEO of GoJet Airlines and President of Trans States Holdings. “Since its launch six years ago, GoJet has strived to be a leader in the regional airline industry by providing our customers with safe, reliable and efficient service on every flight. In our role as a United Express carrier we are continually recognized for providing an excellent product with some of the most professional flight crews in the skies. Now, through this growth we have the opportunity to partner with Delta Air Lines and bring that same great service into this new relationship. We are also proud to grow our fleet of Bombardier aircraft, which have proven to be excellent performers in the marketplace.”
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Old 08-23-2011 | 12:50 PM
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I know there are some hard feelings between some DAL pilots and Comair, but I dont understand the outsourcing of aircraft DAL owns when they have a regional they own too.

Is it just is another day in bizzarro superman world?

Does DALPA have some quid pro quo deal with mgmt whereby Comair is no longer viable by agreement...you know it is the last bastion of unity and scope recapture...right?
Old 08-23-2011 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
Quick question, then back to earthquake reports and NB speculations--
taxes: do I need to keep all my receipts for meals, commuter hotels, etc. ? Not sure how much Delta pays for employee expenses on meals and incidental expenses, and whether it's worth doing anything with all these receipts...

The things I know of that may not be reimbursed are commuter hotels 1xmonth, and airport parking (not at a pilot base) of $176/mo roughly.

what do you guys all do for travel costs for taxes?
As Scambo, I too use the Flightline Expense Report. Have used it for years and it has saved me a lot of money (I'm not a receipt saving kinda guy). It also includes a flight Log that lists every flight. It's not bound but it's good enough form me!

As he said, the first one is free and then costs $50 a year when you order it.

As far as writing off commuter hotels, parking etc., be very careful when trying to do this. I looked into it once and, basically, you needed to have 2 jobs to be able to write commuting expenses to one off.

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Old 08-23-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Recall - GoJets screwed ALPA members Trans States, took their flying, violated their scope.

IMHO - Delta's award of our "permitted" flying should be condemned

Comair, is Delta & Comair is ALPA. Delta is reducing the value of its own subsidiary with this stupid award of flying to an incompetent air carrier.
Old 08-23-2011 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Recall - GoJets screwed ALPA members Trans States, took their flying, violated their scope.

IMHO - Delta's award of our "permitted" flying should be condemned

Comair, is Delta & Comair is ALPA. Delta is reducing the value of its own subsidiary with this stupid award of flying to an incompetent air carrier.


A bunch of the go jets pilots are furloughed united pilots. I believe go jets pilots have a union now too.
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