Comair updates?
11-24-2008, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Diver Driver
I believe that the language in the contract stipulates a minimum number of airframes that we have, not block hours. So even though we still have the aircraft... (some of you may have seen the Comair graveyard next to the trailers), they are not flying.. for the most part. A big oversight if you ask me.... if the contract had a min number of block hours to support the min fleet size... well, I'd be working right now.
The contract says we can returned lease aircraft on schedule, not dump owned aircraft.
As far as oversights, there are plenty of "oversights" in the contract bigger than that one.
11-24-2008, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SeeAreJay
From EPIC:
Delta expects to reduce future domestic and international capacity in its operations as demand for seats has declined amid the global economic crisis.
On Friday, November 21, Delta filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the filing, Delta noted that demand has slowed in the fourth quarter. Domestic advance bookings are running 2 points higher year over year, reflecting capacity reductions in the domestic system. International bookings are down 4 to 5 points.
"As a result, we are evaluating our capacity plans for 2009 on both the domestic and international system and expect to reduce future capacity to better align supply with current levels of demand," the filing stated.
To see the complete filing, visit Delta.com and go to the Investor Relations section. No additional details regarding how this announcement could impact Comair are available at this time, but any additional information will be shared via EPIC and company e-mail.
Somehow I don't think "reduce future capacity to better align..." etc etc will bring good news for Comair.
Delta expects to reduce future domestic and international capacity in its operations as demand for seats has declined amid the global economic crisis.
On Friday, November 21, Delta filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the filing, Delta noted that demand has slowed in the fourth quarter. Domestic advance bookings are running 2 points higher year over year, reflecting capacity reductions in the domestic system. International bookings are down 4 to 5 points.
"As a result, we are evaluating our capacity plans for 2009 on both the domestic and international system and expect to reduce future capacity to better align supply with current levels of demand," the filing stated.
To see the complete filing, visit Delta.com and go to the Investor Relations section. No additional details regarding how this announcement could impact Comair are available at this time, but any additional information will be shared via EPIC and company e-mail.
Somehow I don't think "reduce future capacity to better align..." etc etc will bring good news for Comair.
11-24-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TristarJS30
Just laying the ground work for future furloughs/downgrades/displacements.
Anyone notice even though they say domestic bookings are up, they still plan on cutting capacity?
Anyone notice even though they say domestic bookings are up, they still plan on cutting capacity?
11-24-2008, 02:50 PM
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That message on Epic is interesting. It says that there is no news or information on how Delta's reductions, but that further information would be distributed via Epic and email when the information comes available. Sounds like it will definitely have an effect on Comair.
Pinnacle 900 parked in CVG for the last 2 days. Is that one of there's that they aren't using, or a new one waiting to be worked into their schedule. (If Pinnacle, or Mesaba aren't even flying all of their 900s then we are screwed!)
I am hearing about Captains that are picking up open time until the union puts out some kind of message not to....... I can't believe this!
Pinnacle 900 parked in CVG for the last 2 days. Is that one of there's that they aren't using, or a new one waiting to be worked into their schedule. (If Pinnacle, or Mesaba aren't even flying all of their 900s then we are screwed!)
I am hearing about Captains that are picking up open time until the union puts out some kind of message not to....... I can't believe this!
11-24-2008, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
You're right about the block hours, but the newest tale is that Comair has owned aircraft up for sale.
The contract says we can returned lease aircraft on schedule, not dump owned aircraft.
As far as oversights, there are plenty of "oversights" in the contract bigger than that one.
The contract says we can returned lease aircraft on schedule, not dump owned aircraft.
As far as oversights, there are plenty of "oversights" in the contract bigger than that one.
You would think that the Company would allow furloughees to work in other capacities in the company, but according to some, they have been telling people not to expect a call back. This economy sucks. I wonder how long it will be before the flight side of the operation is finally....shut down?
11-24-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by On Autopilot
Your right Boomer. The A/C are up for sale and are company owned. It does not look good for Comair right now.............and the band played on.
You would think that the Company would allow furloughees to work in other capacities in the company, but according to some, they have been telling people not to expect a call back. This economy sucks. I wonder how long it will be before the flight side of the operation is finally....shut down?
You would think that the Company would allow furloughees to work in other capacities in the company, but according to some, they have been telling people not to expect a call back. This economy sucks. I wonder how long it will be before the flight side of the operation is finally....shut down?
GR if they are not going to call us back then TELL US. the one thing holding me back from getting a type rating through the WIA is the fact that "I could be recalled" Im like NO I am not going to be recalled, but they wont listen. gr
11-24-2008, 03:04 PM
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Perhaps Comair is selling off company assets to raise capitol for purchasing new equipment? The last "Vag" meeting I went to he made sever references to the Q400 idea.
Optimism is not one of my greatest assets, but given the current state of Comair, I need to believe that they have good intentions for something.
There is no way a professional company that has been around for 30+ years can be this malicious.
Optimism is not one of my greatest assets, but given the current state of Comair, I need to believe that they have good intentions for something.
There is no way a professional company that has been around for 30+ years can be this malicious.
Last edited by RU4692; 11-24-2008 at 03:11 PM. Reason: 3rd grade grammer abilities.
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