Pinnacles crj 200 contract with Delta includes 141 200's that expire in 2017. The 900 contract is for 57 900's that go to 2023. 16 of those airplanes are owned by pinnacle and we expect them to be sold back to delta soon so that they can 2 for 1 them with "another DCI carrier" to park 32 more 200's. Our q400's are not making money for continental nor are our saabs so if those rates are not changed those planes are gone too.
Leads me to the following question, if those things happen we are left with 141 200s and 41 900s all flying for delta, could that be a good opportunity at that point for Delta to repurchase a bankrupt regional carrier and basically absorb them over time through a flow type situation as they park 200's in an attempt to eliminate a regional carrier and bring more flying back into mainline? Its not me saying hey just buy us so that i get a mainline job, its more saying, if delta wants to park 200's, here is 141 of them right here and with the upcoming retirements as pilots retire, you retire 200's as well and bring those pilots onto a bigger plane (on probation for a year since they didnt have to interview) It would also make sense if they wanted to bring on the c series because that plane will pay less anyways.
Ok i just woke up, but what if.........

Quick question, are we entitled to crew meals when deadheading domestically?

No.

No crew meals unless you're operating, it's scheduled longer than 5+30 and there is a meal for the first class passengers. Also, you get a meal if it's an international turn to say, Mexico or the islands, even if each leg is less than 5+30.

That's what I figured, thanks for the quick reply.

Didn't know where to look....does anyone know if we can Yellow/Green slip while on vacation? Or can you get a Y/G that would take you into Vac? Lastly if Vac was awarded to a Res line and you already had that day off will you be paid for that Vac day?

Thanks All....Baja.

No, No, Not going to happen.

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If there is one thing I hate about my job here, is that EVERYTHING has to be so freaking complicated .. pay, scheduling, AEs, PBS, etc.etc.

And now, I think the reserve system has been made even more complicated. All I wanted was a system with transparency and one to where I could make an educated guess as to when I was going to be used again. Period.

Now, I have no idea what is going on. I'm sure I'll figure it out at some point.

In my current category, I rarely fly on reserve. But I am swapping bases and keeping the same equipment. I just talked to a fella with the same seniority as me and he said he gets slammed dunked every month ... flying just under 70s each month.

Whether I sit home or fly, I just want to know what to expect -- especially since I am a quasi-commuter (can sit home for LC, but definitely have to come in for SC).

No. Check Dlnet, Pilot Tools, Jumpseat Information ...

So I guess if you are senior on reserve it behooves you to put all your X days at the end of the month when you are more likely to be used.