I don't know who "they" are but they can't be more specific because they probably don't know either. Mesaba management is probably just as clueless. Although they do seem reluctant to furlough more than a little at a time. The second round of furlough do not seem to go into effect until December, even at that, the numbers are way below the mentioned 110.

As for parking Saabs, writings on the wall, and DAL does not care about small cities served by Saabs if they are not making money. As their lease expires, I suspect DAL will park them and Saab will probably make more money leasing them in Europe.

I've also heard about uniform changes but no specific dates or confirmation on it except that the rationale for changing uniforms is that DAL supposedly wants uniformity in everyone flying in their colors to match the uniform color scheme of DAL, ie., Gold stripes on black jackets and pants. I have not heard January as the uniform change date.

 

I wonder if the collars on the shirts that Depta supplies to its pilots are softer than ours.

 

well i guess the were right, things to get worse in 2010

 

Oh... I've been off for a few, do tell.

 

Whoo hoo another 13 Saabs gone! I love John's Company Updates!

 

Last Friday when he didn't post anything I knew there would be bad news in the next update. He didn't want to ruin the Labor Day weekend for anyone. That was nice of him.... BARF!
Now it looks like I will be updating my resume. I thought I'd survive this absolute nonsense. Guess not.

 

Hey you dont lose your "snap backs" if you fall below a certain number of aircraft do you?

 

I believe so, but not sure what the exact number is. Also, by the time all the Saabs are finally returned, guess which pilot contract will be coming up for renewal?

 

If only the upcoming Powerball numbers were as obvious as what was coming with the Saabs......

 

26 Saabs left on property.......anyone else see a Saab base closing soon??