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Old 05-07-2013, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
I'll bet Microsoft will be able to dump these useless new Windows 8 tablets on some unsuspecting big new customer who wants to use them, instead of carrying around a 40lb. a bag full of paper...

Oh wait!
What's worse is dumping them on a suspecting customer who gladly wants them.
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:50 AM
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Keep hearing its about a marketing agreement, who else is MS going to fly on...all the rest have Ipads
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Columbia
What's worse is dumping them on a suspecting customer who gladly wants them.

The 737-900ER?
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
I'll bet Microsoft will be able to dump these useless new Windows 8 tablets on some unsuspecting big new customer who wants to use them, instead of carrying around a 40lb. a bag full of paper...

Oh wait!
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What's worse is dumping them on a suspecting customer who gladly wants them.
A headline from the 70's? --

Delta to buy 10,000 new Betamax VCRs
Spokesman: We got a great deal from Sony. What could go wrong?
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Old 05-07-2013, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
Do you have to go out of MSP? The Whale is now flying ATL-NRT, and (I think) DTW-NRT and JFK-NRT. I hear it's got an extra jumpseat (3) in the cockpit, and since it's got a lot more seats, you might have better luck getting the whole family on one of those if you can find one with lots of open seats.

There are also other flights out of LAX, SFO and SEA to NRT. Check them all, see if any are 'wide open'.
I'll look into the ATL-NRT and DTW-NRT. Good to know that the Whale has 3 jumpseat. Thanks again.
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Old 05-07-2013, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Like to hear more about what you think. Are we better off because someone else flies Delta's 90-100 seat platform? Is that a benefit?

Obviously some US Air pilots are not bidding it. But they are US Air Pilots and they have the choice.

OK no one else is taking the bait so I will, who would that be Bar?
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:06 AM
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Good to know that the Whale has 3 jumpseat.
Dude, spend the money. The 3d 747 jumpseat is an "ironing board." 5 guys up there is very tight. It would be the most uncomfortable 12-14 hours of your life, and you don't a break. Besides, I thought no international jumpseat in cockpit??
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Old 05-07-2013, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Imapilot2
OK no one else is taking the bait so I will, who would that be Bar?
Just to save him some keystrokes that could be better allocated toward raging against all things Douglas, he was talking about the CRJ900/EMB175 fleets. While only 76 are installed, they are 90ish seat aircraft. Each one is a small plug away from a full on 100 seat same type aircraft too.

Even ALPA's ingrained speed/weight/productivity/wing loading/sex appeal formula uses max certifiable, not just chosen seats installed. Yet when it comes to outsourcing, we "limit" management to outsource only the configuration they intended to in the first place.

DCI outsourcing is at the 90-100 seat range already. Big time.
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Old 05-07-2013, 09:06 AM
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Did something happen recently? Rumors of SWA buying Alaskan are hitting overdrive.
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Old 05-07-2013, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cni187
Did something happen recently? Rumors of SWA buying Alaskan are hitting overdrive.
Who's Alaskan? Are they like Delta Airlines?
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