vessbot

Are there two different versions of the memo going around? Mine says "Although a large expense, we must always remember that customer satisfaction is a key driver to Endeavor’s growth. Use your APU wisely to remain on-time and keep your cabin comfortable." A lot of people here are acting as if it prioritizes APU savings over pax comfort though, which is the opposite.

gojo

That’s one paragraph in a memo, that in my opinion, sets a different tone. Also it’s my opinion that a lot of money can be saved at the gate with external air and power promptly hooked up.

vessbot

You'll notice in the preflight procedure the response is "set" where on the next like that is explained as "PARKING BRAKE ON advisory message posted," which shows that for the parking brake "set" means "on."

darkman62

I cannot tell you how many times I have sat I in a middle seat on a DH in LGA sweating like a pig because some DL CA refused to turn on the APU until 10 prior to push.... I just sat in thought what a cheap selfish Bas^^^. Letting all the pax die back here so you can get a few extra coins in your pocket. I also refuse to single eng taxi especially in busy airports why because if I clip a wing because someone was starting an engine is the company going to stand behind me and say “ oh I understand you are trying to save fuel for DL profit sharing!” Why should I do anything extra if it does not benefit anyone at 9E other then MGT or DL. I have been around long enough to know that we are a contractor and no matter what we do it just takes a OO price cut for all of us to be the next CA.... no matter what are numbers are because the most important number is cost per seat mile.

JulesWinfield

The lack of professionalism in this thread is disturbing.

TalkTurkey

You guys are transmitting on guuuuaaaaarrrrrd.

darkman62

I don’t think there is a lack of professionalism, I think it maybe a lack of caring after we have given the best possible performance to DL and they want more and have not given anything in return. I am not drinking from the same blue koolaide. At one time held the same do it all for the company attitude, then the reality of life sunk in that at the end of the day it’s all profits and we are not a family. So if I don’t tote the company line do not say I am unprofessional. I am a realist and know my place in the pecking order. I am sure some day you will remove your rose colored glasses and see the same thing

vessbot

So start the APU at a time that ensures pax comfort, just as the memo says. What exactly are you arguing against?

Why would you clip a wing if someone's starting an engine?

It's almost as if the suggested changes reduce other airlines' price advantage against us and thereby reduce this risk. If this is what concerns you, why are you suggesting to operate in a more expensive way?

darkman62

Hopefully this will be just like the “ Target landing time” memo
Do you not have a mind of your own? I am going to operate the plane like I have always have. I am always safe & on time if you think of us doing everything exactly as DL wishes or even better will get you anywhere I have a bridge in NY I can give you a nice offer on.

vessbot

?? None of this is a reply to what I asked...