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10-07-2011 | 09:03 AM

#77621

scambo1

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Originally Posted by capncrunch

I'm curious what percentage of those who have not done the survey are complacent and what percentage believe the union is going to do what the union is going to do, no matter what the survey says?

Some of the apologist super human studs could probably tell you.

Survey data receives a regression analysis against both the opinions of Bastian and Moak. Those within a given standard deviation receive an alpa pin. Those outside of the statistically significant ring are photographed and their hats' are stolen.

10-07-2011 | 09:20 AM

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From: Urban chicken rancher.

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Originally Posted by sinca3

Of note to me...ONLY 4300 pilots out of 11,xxx plus filled out the scheduling survey! What's that say about complacency and the ongoing union survey?

Well, if our quarterly CQ CDs are an indicator, I think it says 6,700 pilots will be doing it on October 23.

10-07-2011 | 09:33 AM

#77623

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Originally Posted by iceman49

MSP is not a good example...different team that stopped them.

I must be out of that loop. What/who are you referring to in MSP?

SWA has been in DTW for years without causing NWA/Delta much trouble. I certainly wouldn't scoff them in ATL, but I don't think we have to fear them either. I'm sure RA and they boys will welcome them appropriately.

10-07-2011 | 09:49 AM

#77624

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From: Light Chop

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Originally Posted by iceman49

MSP is not a good example...different team that stopped them.

I thought it was much of the same team we have now?

10-07-2011 | 09:50 AM

#77625

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From: Light Chop

ATL-DFW in a 747? I can see the DFW commuters now...

Wonder how many ate saying "well, I've been wanting to move back..."

Although you've lost your mind to say that. That said, AMR flirts with chapter 11 and we come in strutting our best stuff? Plus adding 744s!

10-07-2011 | 09:57 AM

#77626

acl65pilot

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

ATL-DFW in a 747? I can see the DFW commuters now...

Aren't they mill charters that are the continuation of the others that are in the bid package. Ya know, from the middle east, to middle Europe, to ATL, then on to DFW?

10-07-2011 | 10:25 AM

#77627

newKnow

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Maybe just up gauge with bigger jets.

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Originally Posted by Amish Pilot

Oh great! Nothing like more 5 days where all you do is hub and spoke out of ATL for 4.5 days.........

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

I think you're right. See ATL-PHF was a FL only route for years and now mostly just 88s. And now ATL-CAK, which was FL/RJs before and now has 88s.

The point should be the 88 takes back RJ flying and gives up te 737 and 757 replacement flying it was doing.

I'll take any mainline growth I can get.

The news releases of "new" routes (to be flown by 70 seat RJ's) have gotten pretty old.

10-07-2011 | 11:01 AM

#77628

ImTumbleweed

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It's Friday.

Today's topic is...physical fitness.

10-07-2011 | 11:26 AM

#77629

Jesse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sinca3

Of note to me...ONLY 4300 pilots out of 11,xxx plus filled out the scheduling survey! What's that say about complacency and the ongoing union survey?

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Originally Posted by buzzpat

Well, if our quarterly CQ CDs are an indicator, I think it says 6,700 pilots will be doing it on October 23.

Perhaps they're too busy trying to keep up with and understand changes to CQ bidding, CQ training, "Else start next" changes, and are looking for some time between their flying and second jobs to get to it right away.

10-07-2011 | 11:39 AM

#77630

acl65pilot

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Originally Posted by Jesse

Sounds about right. CQ bidding was not too bad. I got a late period in the week I wanted. I am not sure if I guessed correctly or just got lucky.

As for that CD, well I think I will get to it some time next month, after I take care of looking for a business to buy, pass a check ride, and go on vacation!