forgot to bid

Could be. I still think on a smell test level once the company sees in a stable domestic category that a certain number of pilots are not flying on reserve then they obviously know they have too many reserves.

But let me throw this in the hopper from some random sampling. JAN12 vs APR12 we had an 8% increase in MD88 pilots and a 9% increase in MD88 Bs. Makes sense we added more jets. Also keep in mind this was 2012 to 2013, the merger has been done long enough imo. So an 8% We increased the number of jets by 13% system wide resulting in a pilots:jets ratio system wide to go down -4%.

Over the same time comparison JAN12 vs APR12 we had a 17% increase in lines and a -24% decrease in reserves as total pilots in ATLM88B decreased 8%.

If I made a "maybe" BH of REG lines x ALV, that's a 17% increase from APR 13 to JAN 12. The thing there is right now that number would be 34,265 hours of the past 17 months that's the 2nd highest and are estimating 16.4% RES. Go back to say JUL12 we had 34,160 and that was the 3rd highest and 15.8% RES, so those numbers could show a relationship but then the next month in AUG12 we ran the 5th highest "BH" and that had 20.4%/104 pilots on RES.

I don't know, I just don't see the relationship tied to the ALV. In JAN12 we ran 22% on RES followed by 15.5% the next month, so I don't think it's over staffing driving that number either. It fluctuates.

But what I see for sure is 104-115 reserves or the highest number of reserves we've had from OCT12-JAN13 and 20-22% on RES with an ALV over the time of 72.5 hrs then a major drop off with little fluctuation from FEB13-MAY13 to 15-16% on RES with ALV 75.5.

That's why IMHO I think it's bucket "take a month off" related. I just don't think they were going to let that go like they could say the ER in the winter or ATLDC9 has been.

/over thinking

Schwanker

Why the hiring in 2010 if this were the case? Did something change from forecast? Are we more productive/efficient than expected? Not complaining, just trying to comprehend.

sevenfiveseven

I slip the B10 plastic handle over the handle of my roller board (Kirkland Brand). There are 2 rubber O rings that go over the plastic handle to keep in replace with a J hook (PNT bag).

The new version of the B10 has thick plastic zippers that seems to be quite strong.

I bought the additional back pouch and will remove the back second portion for short trips.

So far - a great bag.

alfaromeo

Surprisingly, yes. I went through TSA Pre Check this morning in regular clothes on non rev. I didn't have to take off any item of clothing including shoes, did not have to take my 14 inch laptop out of my backpack, and did not have to take out my liquids. I put my cellphone and change into a pocket in my backpack, plunked them down on the xray belt and then walked right through the metal detector. Pick up bag and backpack, reassemble and I'm on my way. It was just as fast as KCM.

I have never had a long line or waited more than a minute to get through security. My wife was so jealous, she just got it also. Best $100 I ever spent even if I don't get international trips. It brightened my outlook on commuting because I always know exactly how long it will take to get through security.

newKnow

Was this in Atlanta, Alfa?

Also, if you have Global entry are you automatically in trusted traveler, or do you have to do something extra?

CVG767A

Does anyone know if we have the ability to bid vacation "any" yet?

I've already entered my bid using the vacation slide (a great enhancement to PBS, BTW), but unblocking a few more vacation days would help my May schedule.

Thanks

flyallnite

Yes, you are automatically in Trusted Traveler. You just need to enter your TT ID number when you verify your name on travelnet. Make sure also that your middle name is spelled out, if not, then change it. Mine was just an initial and it caused me to be rejected until I figured out what the problem was. You can take kids under 12 with you in the TT line.

Denny Crane

I did the Global entry thing about three years ago. I don't remember getting a TT ID number. Maybe it was before they connected the two....?

Denny

newKnow

Thanks! I'll give it a try.

LOBO

How do you change it?