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06-11-2009 | 07:59 AM

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Superpilot92

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

Super,

Not to be negative but I believe we have reached the breaking point...... I know some have stated that they will not furlough if it will be for less than 24 months. But history has shown us different. I believed DAL was going to furlough pilots even before this capacity reduction, and now with this announcement I feel this is just the nail in the coffin.

We'll see, hope for the best plan for the worst. I'm not a doom and gloom type but believe me i know furloughs are ALWAYS a possibility in our industry, even in the good times.

06-11-2009 | 08:00 AM

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JoeyMeatballs

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this may or may not make you feel better, but I would rather be furloughed from DELTA, than be a 3rd year XJT F/O with no career progression in sight...........

06-11-2009 | 08:00 AM

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johnso29

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Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs

this may or may not make you feel better, but I would rather be furloughed from DELTA, than be a 3rd year XJT F/O with no career progression in sight...........

I hear ya man.

06-11-2009 | 08:02 AM

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NWA320pilot

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My hope is DALPA doesn't sell out the junior guys to retain perks for the senior.

06-11-2009 | 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

My hope is DALPA doesn't sell out the junior guys to retain perks for the senior.

Good luck with that....!

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06-11-2009 | 08:03 AM

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Superpilot92

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Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs

this may or may not make you feel better, but I would rather be furloughed from DELTA, than be a 3rd year XJT F/O with no career progression in sight...........

thanks, i would have been downgraded had i stayed at XJT so regardless of what happens it was the right move for me. we'll see what happens, maybe i can stay home and run Daddy Daycare

06-11-2009 | 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

If they do furlough, does that "flush" Compass? If so, is that our foot back into the 76 seat market? Ie. Mainline guys flying 76 seaters?

Ok. I know. I'm getting way ahead of myself. Sorry.

New K Now <+++++ (going to find some of those PERP apps to print out to put in the older guys mailboxes.)

06-11-2009 | 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by newKnow

If they do furlough, does that "flush" Compass? If so, is that our foot back into the 76 seat market? Ie. Mainline guys flying 76 seaters?

Ok. I know. I'm getting way ahead of myself. Sorry.

New K Now <+++++ (going to find some of those PERP apps to print out to put in the older guys mailboxes.)

Great idea!!!! We can even fill them out prior to stuffing them in their mailboxes