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Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 1128817)
Is this a yes or no question or a philosophical question?:D
Brocc, what do you have to say about this sort of behavior? |
Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 1128799)
You are correct. For this reason, most of us ULH folks are aware of whether on of our legs may dip below 12 hrs (usually not a factor). We dont want any of that history coming back to haunt us.
The fact is, I want all of our legs to exceed 16 hrs...they just don't right now. When we got the 777LRs, they put those on the looong legs. Now they schedule them in just like the ERs. Timbo, can you feel me chanelling Mumbai directs again? 17:55 baby!:D Hey, remember when we flew BOM-JFK in the ER's, before the first LR's? And that back-taxi and 180 turn-around at the end of the runway before they built the taxiway down there? That would be sweet if we got Mumbai back, I miss the Taj and all the great food. Not wild about 19 hours in the jet though! But when I asked Anil about it last week in Dubai, he said it's not going to happen. He said instead, they are looking at adding a second DXB flight, but only 3 days a week, so there may be some 2 and 3 day DXB layovers coming back...ugh. There was no mention of that in the March Crew Resources update however, so maybe not? I just did my first short DXB layover last week, barely enough time to recover from playing with the football! But it was smooth most of the ride home so I slept better than usual. Nice to have that extra day at home instead of on the road. Hope I can keep hold of that trip. Did you see all the ICN's for next mo? That will be my 'fall back' trip if I can't get the DXB. |
Originally Posted by newKnow
(Post 1128724)
He didn't know what he was talking about. For the purposes of Carl, all SWA flight attendants are hot. They don't like cats, they buy beers for the crew on layovers, and they do the walkarounds when its raining or the temperature is below 70 degrees.
It's a no-brainer. I'm about to PM the grouch. Carl |
Yes - CHA is chattanooga- previously commuted out of Knoxville
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Originally Posted by iceman49
(Post 1128700)
It's all about cash flow T;)
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Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 1128808)
I know the Comair guys are scrambling for something. The bad times have forced all of them to figure out what they want to be.
This sure isn't working out. |
Originally Posted by SFWB
(Post 1128726)
anyone commute out of BNA or CHA to atl? I'm thinking about choosing to commute since my base ain't here beyond April. I like Tennessee income tax, gun and homeschool laws. 10 flights a day on Delta in between ATL and BNA/CHA. tell me why I ought to pay Georgia income tax and put up with the traffic from Newnan. Have a great day.
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Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1128840)
Hey, remember when we flew BOM-JFK in the ER's, before the first LR's? And that back-taxi and 180 turn-around at the end of the runway before they built the taxiway down there? That would be sweet if we got Mumbai back, I miss the Taj and all the great food. Not wild about 19 hours in the jet though! But when I asked Anil about it last week in Dubai, he said it's not going to happen.
He said instead, they are looking at adding a second DXB flight, but only 3 days a week, so there may be some 2 and 3 day DXB layovers coming back...ugh. There was no mention of that in the March Crew Resources update however, so maybe not? I just did my first short DXB layover last week, barely enough time to recover from playing with the football! But it was smooth most of the ride home so I slept better than usual. Nice to have that extra day at home instead of on the road. Hope I can keep hold of that trip. Did you see all the ICN's for next mo? That will be my 'fall back' trip if I can't get the DXB. I know its wishful thinking on my part. I heard DAL is dropping BOM altogether because we cant compete with air india (and maybe jet airways too). Anil's crystal ball has been cloudy for awhile. I'd fly mumbai directs until retirement if I could. |
Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
(Post 1128765)
OK, I've got to say it. You make me sick.
Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
(Post 1128765)
All this ALPA vs. DPA is a side issue.
Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
(Post 1128765)
You admit you may want to stay to 65.
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
(Post 1128685)
Since I have 4 years left (til age 60), I want to try and stay 4 more years.
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
(Post 1128685)
I'd love to take a buyout now and just focus on my business,
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
(Post 1128685)
but if the pension gets wrecked after I jump out early, I'd sure wish I had the opportunity to work until 65 to try and make up for the loss of my retirement plan
Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
(Post 1128765)
You are a 747 pilot. You should be able to retire at 60.
Originally Posted by WidgetDriver
(Post 1128765)
You don't give a darn about us junior guys who don't have a pension and have stagnated and will never make 747 capt. You are the problem.
You really should apologize for such a rant. Senior people might think that all junior people are as entitled and disrespectful as you...and that wouldn't be good for anyone. Carl |
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
(Post 1128685)
...if the pension gets wrecked after I jump out early, I'd sure wish I had the opportunity to work until 65 to try and make up for the loss of my retirement plan.
I certainly hope no more pilots have their pensions slashed after they have already retired. But should that happen, I also hope that they have sufficient financial resources and find early retirement so enjoyable that they wouldn't want to go back. I did. :) |
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