Originally Posted by PinnacleFO (Post 1120715)

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.........

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg (Post 1120767)

Rumor alert. Just had a DL jumpseater tell me he recently had a linecheck and the checkairman said he just went to some big linecheck meeting in Mecca and a VERY high up guy stated we were looking to maybe buy back the DFW hanger and maybe get some gates back. Aren't we getting some MD90s this year?

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1121041)

Nu, Road, Frog, thanks! I'm tired of striking out so I'll try those... one at a time.


I really do miss the burrito place in A. That was good stuff.

Originally Posted by Jesse (Post 1120777)

An LCA I spoke with this week was waiting for what the big news is as well. He didn't know what it was, but he was expecting something that was significant enough to be considered "newsworthy."

Originally Posted by 320busdriver (Post 1121068)

How about this?

My brother has been a firefighter at a very large, major refinery on the east coast for some 20 years that is officially closing this month. Management indicated that the place is for sale last year. There has been spottings of "suits" touring the place over the last several months. Several weeks ago some of the suits were sporting Delta ID badges.? At a refinery?

Originally Posted by N9373M (Post 1121064)

The C-5 was, to use the proper vernacular, "wicked cool". (Awesome photo Frog!)

The burrito place was closed due to complaints from FTB's crew :)

Originally Posted by 320busdriver (Post 1121068)

How about this?

My brother has been a firefighter at a very large, major refinery on the east coast for some 20 years that is officially closing this month. Management indicated that the place is for sale last year. There has been spottings of "suits" touring the place over the last several months. Several weeks ago some of the suits were sporting Delta ID badges.? At a refinery?

Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 1121072)

The Online Cafe has a special employee menu, don't forget to ask for it.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1121088)

Thanks. I'm going to have to find this Online Cafe place, I've never seen it but I knew I've been missing out on food. I've resorted to McDonalds the last couple of times.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 1121074)

I am sure that DAL will have many "newsworthy" events in the next year.

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 1121095)

I think Nu mentioned it, but National Coney Island is pretty good. Best coffee in the airport IMO (it has a burnt diner taste, that is perfect :p ). The one on the south side of the terminal is quick in the morning. A lot of guys get the "Ham n Egger", but I'm trying to keep my girlish figure a little longer, so I avoid them. If you have time to sit down, go to the bigger one on the north side and get the Greek omelet. It's awesome!

Avoid Popeye's and Boar's Head at all costs. I don't think you can get anything at either place for under $10, and we're talking chicken and sandwiches. Not worth it. I usually will hit Taco Bell once in a trip if we're in and out of DTW quite a bit, but I'm pretty low class.

I've also gotten pretty good burritos at the mexican place next to A18 if you need to scratch that itch. They're not the fastest though, so allow 5-10
minutes for them to get your order together.

Originally Posted by Phuz (Post 1121085)

There was an article on deltanet about 8 months ago discussing how delta was looking at all sorts of ideas to reduce their long term costs, they specifically mentioned buying a refinery as a possibility. Also mentioned was ab-initio pilot training and direct Entry for college grads, no joke.