Comair updates?
08-21-2008 | 06:29 AM
#7101
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From: CRJ Seat 13D
It it not the weather or where we operate out of...all DCI carriers have to deal with these airports...maybe not to the extent as us but they still do.
The problem is people are trying to make up for lost money from concessions 75 hour months, and unproductive schedules. People are flying slow, and calling times late just to pad their pocket book. It is not hard to get a flight in on time, but a lot of these people are calling their times after A14 or whatever it is for their paychecks. I firmly believe ACARS would instantly increase our on time performance but the company is too damn cheap to install that as well....
Do your self a favor, when you have a captain/fo that wants to call times late, don't let them do it after the critical performance times...or do the honest thing and call them in at whatever time it is when you close/open the door like other airlines
Oh yeah...the scheduling department is horrible and would account for a lot of these delays as well....BUILD MORE LINES....LESS RESERVES!!!
The problem is people are trying to make up for lost money from concessions 75 hour months, and unproductive schedules. People are flying slow, and calling times late just to pad their pocket book. It is not hard to get a flight in on time, but a lot of these people are calling their times after A14 or whatever it is for their paychecks. I firmly believe ACARS would instantly increase our on time performance but the company is too damn cheap to install that as well....
Do your self a favor, when you have a captain/fo that wants to call times late, don't let them do it after the critical performance times...or do the honest thing and call them in at whatever time it is when you close/open the door like other airlines
Oh yeah...the scheduling department is horrible and would account for a lot of these delays as well....BUILD MORE LINES....LESS RESERVES!!!
While this is all true, I firmly believe the biggest obstacle to our running of an on-time airline IS where we operate out of. Next time you go into JFK or LGA, tell me how many Freedom/CHQ/ASA-Skywest/Shuttle America planes you see compared to Comair. While Freedom might have a bit of a JFK presence, a majority of the time it's 5:1 in favor of Comair. Also, being wholly-owned by Delta gives them more flexibility (correct me if I'm wrong) to use our slots for more lucrative mainline/int'l flights......
08-21-2008 | 06:32 AM
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[quote=ComairFO;447573]
I see what you are saying on the Mesa front, but I am not really sure that you see the big picture yet ont the "Comair is what it is" note. You can continue to walk around with your head held high and a big grin on your face, but I can tell you that in 5 years things haven't changed one bit. Sure keeping a good attitude is good for any employee/employer, but there comes a point when you just run your people down and I believe Comair is reaching that point. It seems that nobody at this place is ever held accountable for thier actions except the crewmembers. Pretty soon they are going to be asking you guys to bring in your own chairs from home because they "can't afford" to replace the broken one you are sitting in. But hey, Keep Smiling.
That's what I have said in one of my earlier posts. I would not be surprised if performance was the reason DL backed out on this deal.
MONTH-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE:
Completion: 93%
D-Zero: 63.6%
A14: 66.9%
Baggage: 18.1
Even with performance as bad as it has been, I am quite confident (for some reason) that Delta already took that into consideration before deciding to initially "award" the aircraft to Comair. As has already been posted, the most likely reason for the latest renege is that Mesa is dragging their feet (can't blame them) again. I actually read through the transcript of the Mesa conference call (Symb: MESA) and J.O. specifically states that they believe they have been wronged on both accounts and that they intend to fight both attempts by Delta to remove Freedom from DCI.
Until this all gets resolved, everyone needs to just relax and maintain the same professionalism we've continued to demonstrate during these recent "tough" times. Comair is what it is right now, and while that may not be a good thing, we, the crewmembers, etc. can do a lot to make things a little better. A good attitude towards your job and your fellow crewmembers is a nice place to start. Best of luck to everyone over the next few months and see you out on the line.....(or ready reserve chair).....
ComairFO
MONTH-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE:
Completion: 93%
D-Zero: 63.6%
A14: 66.9%
Baggage: 18.1
Even with performance as bad as it has been, I am quite confident (for some reason) that Delta already took that into consideration before deciding to initially "award" the aircraft to Comair. As has already been posted, the most likely reason for the latest renege is that Mesa is dragging their feet (can't blame them) again. I actually read through the transcript of the Mesa conference call (Symb: MESA) and J.O. specifically states that they believe they have been wronged on both accounts and that they intend to fight both attempts by Delta to remove Freedom from DCI.
Until this all gets resolved, everyone needs to just relax and maintain the same professionalism we've continued to demonstrate during these recent "tough" times. Comair is what it is right now, and while that may not be a good thing, we, the crewmembers, etc. can do a lot to make things a little better. A good attitude towards your job and your fellow crewmembers is a nice place to start. Best of luck to everyone over the next few months and see you out on the line.....(or ready reserve chair).....
ComairFO
08-21-2008 | 06:42 AM
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From: CRJ Seat 13D
[quote=TurboDog;447578]
I see what you are saying on the Mesa front, but I am not really sure that you see the big picture yet ont the "Comair is what it is" note. You can continue to walk around with your head held high and a big grin on your face, but I can tell you that in 5 years things haven't changed one bit. Sure keeping a good attitude is good for any employee/employer, but there comes a point when you just run your people down and I believe Comair is reaching that point. It seems that nobody at this place is ever held accountable for thier actions except the crewmembers. Pretty soon they are going to be asking you guys to bring in your own chairs from home because they "can't afford" to replace the broken one you are sitting in. But hey, Keep Smiling.
I can't disagree at all with your post and when I'm still an FO 8 years from now, I will not be the least bit surprised. What I do know is that Comair is the only job I have and I am required to be here on average 16 days a month. While that is no excuse to tolerate the inhumane treatment that seems to exist around this place, until that changes--for my own sanity and the sanity of those around me who are dealing with the same thing--I AM going to do my best maintain a good attitude. To each his own, though........
I see what you are saying on the Mesa front, but I am not really sure that you see the big picture yet ont the "Comair is what it is" note. You can continue to walk around with your head held high and a big grin on your face, but I can tell you that in 5 years things haven't changed one bit. Sure keeping a good attitude is good for any employee/employer, but there comes a point when you just run your people down and I believe Comair is reaching that point. It seems that nobody at this place is ever held accountable for thier actions except the crewmembers. Pretty soon they are going to be asking you guys to bring in your own chairs from home because they "can't afford" to replace the broken one you are sitting in. But hey, Keep Smiling.
08-21-2008 | 07:08 AM
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While this is all true, I firmly believe the biggest obstacle to our running of an on-time airline IS where we operate out of. Next time you go into JFK or LGA, tell me how many Freedom/CHQ/ASA-Skywest/Shuttle America planes you see compared to Comair. While Freedom might have a bit of a JFK presence, a majority of the time it's 5:1 in favor of Comair. Also, being wholly-owned by Delta gives them more flexibility (correct me if I'm wrong) to use our slots for more lucrative mainline/int'l flights......
08-21-2008 | 07:45 AM
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[QUOTE=par8head;447571]
The problem is people are trying to make up for lost money from concessions 75 hour months, and unproductive schedules. People are flying slow, and calling times late just to pad their pocket book. It is not hard to get a flight in on time, but a lot of these people are calling their times after A14 or whatever it is for their paychecks. I firmly believe ACARS would instantly increase our on time performance but the company is too damn cheap to install that as well....
Do your self a favor, when you have a captain/fo that wants to call times late, don't let them do it after the critical performance times...or do the honest thing and call them in at whatever time it is when you close/open the door like other airlinesQUOTE]
Yeah that makes sense, take money from yourselves. You should be in management. I spent 10 horrible years at Comair and everytime I look at this thread I thank god I was able to get out. Take everything you are able to take from that place. Shaving a few mins. off the in/out times is NOT going to help. I really feel for those of you stuck there. And I know it is not right to say, but Comair is a Regional Airline. You and I, have or had, the regional mentality. Regional schedulers, dispatchers, and maint. I have worked at a major for 6 mons, and it is a different world. I wish you all the best of luck in these tough times. The only way things will get better is if Comair is sold from Delta.
The problem is people are trying to make up for lost money from concessions 75 hour months, and unproductive schedules. People are flying slow, and calling times late just to pad their pocket book. It is not hard to get a flight in on time, but a lot of these people are calling their times after A14 or whatever it is for their paychecks. I firmly believe ACARS would instantly increase our on time performance but the company is too damn cheap to install that as well....
Do your self a favor, when you have a captain/fo that wants to call times late, don't let them do it after the critical performance times...or do the honest thing and call them in at whatever time it is when you close/open the door like other airlinesQUOTE]
Yeah that makes sense, take money from yourselves. You should be in management. I spent 10 horrible years at Comair and everytime I look at this thread I thank god I was able to get out. Take everything you are able to take from that place. Shaving a few mins. off the in/out times is NOT going to help. I really feel for those of you stuck there. And I know it is not right to say, but Comair is a Regional Airline. You and I, have or had, the regional mentality. Regional schedulers, dispatchers, and maint. I have worked at a major for 6 mons, and it is a different world. I wish you all the best of luck in these tough times. The only way things will get better is if Comair is sold from Delta.
08-21-2008 | 07:46 AM
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From: CRJ Seat 13D
With that said, I'm sure these new buses are a little more fuel efficient and not quite the MX hogs that the old buses were, so at least you could make a case for replacing the more convenient options.....
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