Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
03-22-2013, 06:27 AM
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MSP has lost about 300 pilots in the last 2 1/2 years, so it has become more senior during that time. Hopefully the bleeding will stop and some 717's will be added to replace the numerous 50-seaters there.
03-22-2013, 06:38 AM
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I wonder if Delta is sticking it to MN for failing to renegotiate the loan after merging.
MSP is profitable, so I'm sure Delta won't cut off its nose to spite its face by shrinking it willy-nilly.
But just because the 717 will likely be hubbing there, doesn't necessarily mean Delta needs/wants to create a 717 pilot base there.
MSP is profitable, so I'm sure Delta won't cut off its nose to spite its face by shrinking it willy-nilly.
But just because the 717 will likely be hubbing there, doesn't necessarily mean Delta needs/wants to create a 717 pilot base there.
03-22-2013, 06:44 AM
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It was kind of alluded to but not exactly mentioned a few posts ago:
I saw at least three initial 717 check airman that could NOT hold the 717 on this bid and were awarded widebody FO positions. WHat happens now with these guys?
I saw at least three initial 717 check airman that could NOT hold the 717 on this bid and were awarded widebody FO positions. WHat happens now with these guys?
03-22-2013, 06:59 AM
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Hmmmmmmm.......
03-22-2013, 07:01 AM
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Also, they keep shrinking MSP. Who knew that 5 years seniority would not be enough to hold it?!? That place was a fortress hub and they are ****ing it away like they did Western.
03-22-2013, 07:24 AM
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You can blame management for that. They seem to think almost every aircraft needs a base in ATL.
Also, they keep shrinking MSP. Who knew that 5 years seniority would not be enough to hold it?!? That place was a fortress hub and they are ****ing it away like they did Western.
Also, they keep shrinking MSP. Who knew that 5 years seniority would not be enough to hold it?!? That place was a fortress hub and they are ****ing it away like they did Western.
03-22-2013, 07:41 AM
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Jalopnik reviews the MD88
Originally Posted by http://jalopnik.com/whats-the-worst-commercial-passenger-plane-still-in-us-458369579
What's The Worst Commercial Passenger Plane Still In Use?
I've been flying a little more lately and it's become obvious how much of a range there is in the quality of the planes that are flying around, even within a single airline. But what's the worst commercial passenger plane still in regular use?
I'm going to start easy and domestic with the MD-80. It's an improved DC-9, which was a great plane… for 1965. The design is far too old and I actively seek out other planes when given the choice. American Airlines and Delta both have more than 100 of these in their fleets and they're cramped, dingy, inefficient, and slow. You're much better off in a 737 or A320.
I've been flying a little more lately and it's become obvious how much of a range there is in the quality of the planes that are flying around, even within a single airline. But what's the worst commercial passenger plane still in regular use?
I'm going to start easy and domestic with the MD-80. It's an improved DC-9, which was a great plane… for 1965. The design is far too old and I actively seek out other planes when given the choice. American Airlines and Delta both have more than 100 of these in their fleets and they're cramped, dingy, inefficient, and slow. You're much better off in a 737 or A320.
03-22-2013, 07:49 AM
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03-22-2013, 07:49 AM
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03-22-2013, 08:00 AM
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