Delta and other airlines presented at the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference today. Kinda like an investor call but different I guess. I didn't listen, I was flying.

 

Chicago - yesterday and today.

6th Annual Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference - Chicago: Wednesday, June 3 - Thursday, June 4, 2015 - The Westin Chicago River North

 

Rumor. Unverified.

9-1-1-1.

Then enhanced to 9-6-1-1 with PS give back.

Personally, I'm not so sure about this. I find it hard to believe they'd stoop THAT low.

Maybe floated to have anything better than this crap look like a win.

 

The company will keep doing what works...

TVM...traditional route...pass PS cuts to ALL employees...

Ya know...the regular stuff that will get by 60%...

 

That is true.

But what was our PTIX leading into C2K rates? The airline's performance and pay-rates show almost zero correlation. I could do a regression analysis too. But as stated above, I am what they call in the medical profession 'lazy'.




But I think now is a time for a contract that exceeds C2K. I would hope that is what we see.

 

June 4, 2015





Dear Fellow Pilot,



This afternoon, the Delta MEC Negotiating Committee successfully reached a tentative agreement (TA) with Delta Air Lines.



This agreement represents the culmination of tremendous effort on your behalf. We have been engaged in negotiation preparation and execution for a full year, with incredible dedication from our negotiators, professional staff, subject matter experts and your elected representatives.



As a function of process within the Delta MEC Policy Manual, your elected representatives will now have TA language in their possession for seven days. We will meet, and if they approve the agreement, it will be made available to the Delta pilots for membership ratification.



I understand the desire by many to seek details of the agreement in advance, but I ask that you allow your elected leadership the ability to fully study and understand the agreement. It’s a critical step in this time-honored process of Section 6 negotiations. And if they approve this agreement, you will receive full details and language prior to voting. This will also come in the form of Negotiator Notepads, roadshows and webinars. Your elected local council representatives and Pilot-to-Pilot volunteers will be in pilot lounges to answer questions, and provide information to each of you personally. In short, you will have all the facts prior to casting your vote.



If the MEC approves the tentative agreement, it is incumbent on you to take the time needed to evaluate the agreement in its entirety. It is also important that every one of you take the time to vote. It is your responsibility to your profession and your families to participate in our process.



Fraternally,





Captain Mike Donatelli

Delta MEC Chairman



They do not want any official information out prior to the LEC reps voting.

Why? Just look at what happened with the LOA for FAR 117 changes and the CDOs they tried to sneak in. They don't want the same thing happening now. Oh, and look for them again. They have been rebranded as SDPs. Enjoy!!

 

Cool, 10 questions with the Professor.

Lazy, Hmmm? What is your preferred cocktail?


Scoop

 

Sailing,

Fail!

We don't have airplane buying input. Regardless of how important you think you are.

That's about the most un-thought-out response I've ever seen you write.

 

TA has been reached.

 

I mean. Like officially. Was it already official?