Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-27-2012, 06:31 AM
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On a good day, I awaken with visions of Liz Hurley and wondering where things would have gone if I only had another 15 minutes of sleep. On a bad day, it's Sarah Silverman which still isn't too bad, if she doesn't run off with that damn Matt Damon.
So, you wake up thinking about American Airlines?
Great, now I'm going to wake up thinking about American Airlines ... either way it will seem like 15 minutes before someone gets screwed.
So, you wake up thinking about American Airlines?
Great, now I'm going to wake up thinking about American Airlines ... either way it will seem like 15 minutes before someone gets screwed.
08-27-2012, 06:32 AM
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On a good day, I awaken with visions of Liz Hurley and wondering where things would have gone if I only had another 15 minutes of sleep. On a bad day, it's Sarah Silverman which still isn't too bad, if she doesn't run off with that damn Matt Damon. So, you wake up thinking about American Airlines?
I can't explain how my brain works, but yes. Do you know their timeline?
The reason for my question isn't to get into their business, but their timeline largely dictates our timeline and when we will be hearing about various things.
08-27-2012, 06:47 AM
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December is the end of exclusivity I think.
08-27-2012, 06:53 AM
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American was given an extension to file its reorganization plan until December 28, 2012. In practice, the expedited bankruptcy timeline seems to mean nothing. If management is not successful in getting what they demand, this Judge just issues threats and tosses the parties out to work out what management wants.
Investors are calling for a stock pump & dump, (aka our merger). American's management seems to want to run their airline. For our sake, lets hope they don't figure out how to pay themselves a life's earnings for doing nothing more than running away from the mess they created.
08-27-2012, 06:57 AM
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Non-buyer's remorse
Hey Scambo--
I didn't bid to the 777 on this last AE, but I would have had it by a comfortable margin (in DTW, anyway). Now I'm starting to think about it for the next AE. What are your thoughts on the flying? Punishing because of the time zones? Easy because of the crew rest facility? Fun layovers, or the same old thing over and over?
I had been enjoying the 76ER in NY, but that category is being slowly gutted; the best destinations are gone or are seasonal.
Anybody else with some input, feel free to chime in--
Thanks!
I didn't bid to the 777 on this last AE, but I would have had it by a comfortable margin (in DTW, anyway). Now I'm starting to think about it for the next AE. What are your thoughts on the flying? Punishing because of the time zones? Easy because of the crew rest facility? Fun layovers, or the same old thing over and over?
I had been enjoying the 76ER in NY, but that category is being slowly gutted; the best destinations are gone or are seasonal.
Anybody else with some input, feel free to chime in--
Thanks!
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08-27-2012, 07:13 AM
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Buzzpat, did I ride your jumpseat DCA-ATL last night?
You maybe did a LAX DH afterwords??
You maybe did a LAX DH afterwords??
08-27-2012, 07:59 AM
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CVG767A. I came off the 777 a little over a year ago. It is an amazing aircraft to fly, but you don't fly it much. I was getting 1 leg every 5 to 6 weeks as an FO. The destinations are few and the good destinations even fewer. The crew rest is very nice and I found myself more rested than the 7er and MD11 flying I've done. There was never any open time. Reserves never flew. The FA's are very senior. The plane is very reliable.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
08-27-2012, 08:12 AM
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CVG767A. I came off the 777 a little over a year ago. It is an amazing aircraft to fly, but you don't fly it much. I was getting 1 leg every 5 to 6 weeks as an FO. The destinations are few and the good destinations even fewer. The crew rest is very nice and I found myself more rested than the 7er and MD11 flying I've done. There was never any open time. Reserves never flew. The FA's are very senior. The plane is very reliable.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
Sounds perfect
08-27-2012, 08:18 AM
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CVG767A. I came off the 777 a little over a year ago. It is an amazing aircraft to fly, but you don't fly it much. I was getting 1 leg every 5 to 6 weeks as an FO. The destinations are few and the good destinations even fewer. The crew rest is very nice and I found myself more rested than the 7er and MD11 flying I've done. There was never any open time. Reserves never flew. The FA's are very senior. The plane is very reliable.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
For me it was a mixed bag. It gave me great scheduling flexibility and time off like I wanted, but I got bored really quickly.
I struggle with the idea of bidding a category where my goal will be to not fly the airplane.
Does the 777 see any Africa flying? I have a career goal of avoiding sub-Saharan Africa...
08-27-2012, 08:36 AM
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Funny, just the other day I was in the arming spot closest to the runway as a B-1 took off and that was the exact image I had as they put it in burner. The guys in my four-ship were just shaking our heads as our insides were being mercilessly vibrated. It was awesome.
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