Originally Posted by CAAC ATP (Post 1128029)

Delta says unit revenue up, may cut jobs | Reuters

"We're going to be looking at other ways to reduce headcount and we are considering and I'd expect we'll probably be announcing soon another early retirement opportunity for our employees," Bastian added.

Originally Posted by Free Bird (Post 1127991)

Anyone else think the buckets should move to 85? :D

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 1128077)

more early outs would be fantastic :D

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 1128077)

more early outs would be fantastic :D

Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1128082)

I suppose, but when they don't replace those who left, doesn't seem to make anything better.

Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1128082)

I suppose, but when they don't replace those who left, doesn't seem to make anything better.

Originally Posted by groundstop (Post 1128019)

No matter what happens, some people will hate it and others will like it. You hand a pilot a bag of money, and he complains how heavy it is. The reserve system isn't perfect, but I think this is a step in the right direction. A system that doesn't account for seniority is flawed. By the way, I am junior too. Here are some other complaints I have:

Senior people make more money than me, thats not fair.

Senior people get more vacation than me, thats not fair.

Senior guys get the trips I wanted, thats not fair.

We are in a seniority driven profession. That is how it's been since this industry started. The new system brings back some seniority to reserve. This is a good thing. This was fixed outside of section 6 negotiations. I think the new bucket system is a good idea and a good improvement that was relatively easy to implement.

There are more things that need fixing on reserve. You are right, higher reserve guarantee and definitely the same credit per trip lineholder vs reserve. But stop complaining about being able to exercise a little seniority on reserve!!!

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 1128086)

its just means more guys gone and closer to the steady flow of retirements as we get closer to the full effects of age 65. Hey i'll take what i can get when it comes to guys leaving....;)

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1128092)

BTW, the 757 sims here in ATL are being a PITA this week. Something breaks everyday. But at least there haven't been any incompletes for me.......yet. :D