Originally Posted by tcco94

Yes sir!

for those asking…I assume it will be easy to get back to LAX ER on next bid, we’ve had unbid vacancies for about every AE over the last year. Most notably the most on last AE. Something like 60+.

We still have a ton of flying in LAX. Transcon/DTW/ATL on domestic side. 1 HNL (becoming 2 again, that usually then goes to out of base HNL flying SLC/MSP)
latin America is still strong to GUA/SAL/SJO. Sometimes SAL decreases but GUA/SJO can’t be flown by our other airplanes yet they’ve said.

Tahiti resumes out of LAX in Oct to late May again. They told us base will grow/take over the SEA stuff when they close the base, most notably the charter flying. LAX ER they said will likely remain same size or grow a little until late 2025’s. That’s when charter contract is up with NBA. Whether it’s renewed or not is unknown. So feel comfortable to head out west. Our trips are pretty good, lot of us senior people swap and drop. So even junior guys get good trips.

we’ve also seen a massive uptick in Europe trips through JFK built as 5 days. That’s all I’ve been doing last 2 months.

Originally Posted by allmyinq

This is also great information! THANK YOU!!
Here's another newbie question though: does one get seat locked for a period of time? Just trying to analyze how it would play out once the 7ER type gets phased out. Not that I know when that would happen exactly though... I appreciate it!

Originally Posted by FangsF15

That said, even if the 7ER went away soon (which it won’t), getting “displaced” off a closing category comes without a seat lock.

Originally Posted by Wolf424

I know Fangs knows this, but for those lurking…only an MD comes without a seat lock.

Originally Posted by Meme In Command

On that note of the ER going away, I've been told that the same guys working on retrofitting the A320 screens are also working to upgrade the ER's Wx radar and integrate a speed tape on the attitude indicator display, so it seems like the current* plan is to keep then around for a little while

*Obviously could change tomorrow

Originally Posted by FangsF15

That's a tough question to answer, as there is some risk associated as I'm sure you know. Obviously, 320 or 73 would be a sure thing, assuming you can hold it with your last 4 SSN.

There is a good chance you will be able to successfully bid via an AE on the yet-to-be-officially-announced June bid back to LA on the 7ER, but there is no guarantee there will be a slot, or that it would get down to your seniority (ALWAYS have a bid in regardless of what is published). One thing possibly helping your case is the closing/further displacement of the SEA 7ER base soon. Some of that flying will likely flow down to the LAX base which will require a small number of additional pilots. It really depends on how much importance you put on flying the 7ER vs. being in LA. If you are willing to commute for a time, go for the 7ER. But if you already live in LA and would have a long or double-leg commute to ATL or NYC, that might favor taking the 'sure thing'. Good luck, and welcome to Delta!

Originally Posted by mackon

Hi, all I am new here. Would anyone know what kind of flying (I.e. city pairs, schedules) the a320 family out of LAX does? Thanks y’all for any info. I’ll be in an upcoming class.

Originally Posted by Justabusdriver1

this is such a vague question and pairings/schedules can change month to month

Originally Posted by Justabusdriver1

this is such a vague question and pairings/schedules can change month to month

Originally Posted by mackon

Hi, all I am new here. Would anyone know what kind of flying (I.e. city pairs, schedules) the a320 family out of LAX does? Thanks y’all for any info. I’ll be in an upcoming class.