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06-12-2023, 07:20 AM

#2701

Milksheikh

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Originally Posted by Tropical

I predict 765 will end up the most senior airplane in the company, followed by 330 and 350. 350A DTW may be the first one to go to a 2014 hire if the big WB .

Has 330/350A reached 2007 hires yet?

06-12-2023, 07:24 AM

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FL370esq

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Originally Posted by Milksheikh

Has 330/350A reached 2007 hires yet?

Nope....think 350A got to 12/99. 330 is more senior at the bottom end.

06-12-2023, 07:49 AM

#2703

nene

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Originally Posted by PilotBases

330 trips > 765 trips

765 is a bunch of LHR, CDG, GRU, LAX, and NCE if you’re on the first two pages of the wide. Variety is slim.

Also, the 765 in any given month has only a few destinations, but over the course of a year it moves around nicely depending on markets.

If you commute, the 765 was the choice as that "trip variety" you sought can bite you in the commuting tush whereas at least in ATL 100% of the 765 bid package was commutable. There was a time in NYC where they threw uncommutable domestic trips on the 765, but the cynical me was this was a plan to reduce the category during remodeling without displacing.

06-12-2023, 07:50 AM

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GeneralLee

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Originally Posted by Tropical

Well then I guess you've heard it all.

A small AE after a 6 month break is a slap in the face. Even a "week or two delay" pushes first conversions to August.

Tell your 4th floor buddies they probably shouldn't press to test with the pilot group right now.

It’s going to be ok. Go outside , walk it off. I can assure you the folks on the floor aren’t concerned about Tropical’s thoughts about an AE. They are going to execute their plan how they see fit. Patience grasshopper.

06-12-2023, 07:55 AM

#2705

Iceberg

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Originally Posted by TegridyFarms

Lol. A slap in the face over the size of an AE? I understand you might be frustrated with being “stuck” in NYC but give it a rest. Mutiny and slap in the face are a stretch.

For your own sanity and personal health, I hope we continue hiring 1,000+ a year and things never slow down or stagnate. What are you the Delta pilot group Shaman… ready to breach the gates of OC1 and demand an AE?

Lol. I’m picturing a pilot hat with Viking horns and widget face paint. They’ll be out there hammering on the fence and then someone will point out their ID will open the cheese grater.

Then all he’ll breaks loose as a lonely tropical rushes in, rollerboard in tow.

06-12-2023, 07:58 AM

#2706

Jaww

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Originally Posted by GeneralLee

Though I agree Trop should have a drink, condescension probably isn’t going to help. You’re not better than him General Lee, be careful invading the north, you may not get the support you counted on.

06-12-2023, 07:59 AM

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FlexManFlex

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Originally Posted by GeneralLee

It is getting frustrating to be fair for those who have been stuck and thought when the company said they want “smaller and more frequent AEs” that they actually meant it but I guess not. I’m not complaining because I know times are crazy good right now but I will say six months between AEs is ridiculous and not cool after they specifically said they want more frequent AEs. And yes, this two week delay as you are claiming does suck. It means another month before conversions would even start. Another month being stuck where you never wanted to be stuck at for some! And it shows that they could keep delaying it for all we know. There is no end in sight as of now.

”That’s all I have to say about thaaaaat” - Forest Gump

06-12-2023, 08:04 AM

#2708

GogglesPisano

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Originally Posted by StayFrosty

Total noob question…why was the 777 retired? Seems like such a capable airframe.

Delta never liked the 777. Two CEO's said, "It wasn't the right fit for our network," since I've been here.

Meanwhile, over at United.

06-12-2023, 08:05 AM

#2709

GeneralLee

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Originally Posted by Jaww

It’s all out of our hands. It’s not worth anyone getting worked up about.

06-12-2023, 08:13 AM

#2710

FlexManFlex

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Originally Posted by GeneralLee

It’s all out of our hands. It’s not worth anyone getting worked up about.

Can I ask why you think the AE is delayed? I’m just curious if you think it’s pretty solid info or just a rumor? Thanks! I’m truly wondering, not trying to be rude or anything