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10-02-2014 | 08:00 PM
#2541
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From: 757/767
10-02-2014 | 08:06 PM
#2543
Da Hudge
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From: Poodle Whisperer
10-02-2014 | 08:11 PM
#2544
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From: 757/767
My posts here aren't driven by fear of furlough, or being an ALPA/company/Ford & Harrison operative even though I've been accused of being each.
10-02-2014 | 08:17 PM
#2545
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From: DAL 330
In 2001 the majority of Delta pilots were hired between 1985 and 2001. In 2014 the majority of Delta pilots were hired between 1985 and 2001. In 2000 Delta's load factor was about 74%, today Delta's load factor is about 84%.
I have about 500 people below me right now. A lot of Delta pilots are scheduled to retire soon and continuously for the next ten years. There is not much, if any, efficiency to be gained by putting more people in airplanes. In order for me to be furloughed Delta would have to shrink significantly, which would probably be due to a worldwide depression, or drones will have to be certified. There is absolutely nothing we could do in C2015 that would affect either of those possibilities.
I have about 500 people below me right now. A lot of Delta pilots are scheduled to retire soon and continuously for the next ten years. There is not much, if any, efficiency to be gained by putting more people in airplanes. In order for me to be furloughed Delta would have to shrink significantly, which would probably be due to a worldwide depression, or drones will have to be certified. There is absolutely nothing we could do in C2015 that would affect either of those possibilities.
Oberon does make some good points here. The current DAL is a running a lot 'leaner" than in 2000 and the Pilot group is way older. Couple that with DAL making huge $$$$ in a down economy and I do believe he is a lot safer than when Buzz and I and over 1000 of our bestest buds got an unpaid vacation.
That being said - very bad Karma to even hint at not being subject to a Furlough.
Scoop
10-02-2014 | 08:23 PM
#2546
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From: DAL 330
Another thing to consider is the lower cost of debt servicing. It has been put out that when our company debt gets down to 5 Billion (B), from whatever ungodly number it peaked at, DAL will be saving 1B/year on interest payments. Let me say that again 1B a year!
We are currently looking at a very, very, favorable negotiating environment. Lets hope we make the most of it.
Scoop
10-02-2014 | 08:26 PM
#2548
Da Hudge
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From: Poodle Whisperer
Another thing to consider is the lower cost of debt servicing. It has been put out that when our company debt gets down to 5 Billion (B), from whatever ungodly number it peaked at, DAL will be saving 1B/year on interest payments. Let me say that again 1B a year!
We are currently looking at a very, very, favorable negotiating environment. Lets hope we make the most of it.
Scoop
We are currently looking at a very, very, favorable negotiating environment. Lets hope we make the most of it.
Scoop
Seriously though, completely agreed!
10-02-2014 | 08:31 PM
#2549
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Agreed. I'm well aware that I could be furloughed and I think I've laid out the risks clearly enough. I'm just not afraid of being furloughed. I've been there before, I've stashed a few pennies away and am willing to drink a bit less Oberon to make ends meet.
10-02-2014 | 08:32 PM
#2550
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Oberon does make some good points here. The current DAL is a running a lot 'leaner" than in 2000 and the Pilot group is way older. Couple that with DAL making huge $$$$ in a down economy and I do believe he is a lot safer than when Buzz and I and over 1000 of our bestest buds got an unpaid vacation.
That being said - very bad Karma to even hint at not being subject to a Furlough.
Scoop
That being said - very bad Karma to even hint at not being subject to a Furlough.
Scoop
Karma's a beoch!
Just ask John:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWuwKgfNiDU
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