Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
09-24-2013, 06:20 PM
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T,
You are a 767 captain who is looking to retire in the next 10 years. It's great that you can look forward to being part of the investment class.
But, you should consider that there are a lot of pilots on our list who are looking at making half of what you make during that time and aren't afforded the opportunity to look at the world through investor colored glasses. For them, the best investment they can make is to insure they upgrade to captain as soon as possible and make sure the company or the union does nothing to slow them to that goal.
Just something to consider....
You are a 767 captain who is looking to retire in the next 10 years. It's great that you can look forward to being part of the investment class.
But, you should consider that there are a lot of pilots on our list who are looking at making half of what you make during that time and aren't afforded the opportunity to look at the world through investor colored glasses. For them, the best investment they can make is to insure they upgrade to captain as soon as possible and make sure the company or the union does nothing to slow them to that goal.
Just something to consider....
And it is never to early to invest, and you never make to little. (Jim Cramer did it while living in the back of his car) It is a certainty that even the most junior guy on the property can stick a few dollars into a good growth fund. If he can't he really needs to reconsider his priorities. JMHO
09-24-2013, 06:21 PM
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Nope its not. That 380 will compete with us on the JFK route from what I can tell. Doesn't have any bering on this deal one way or another. (Up or down) Their jets that may someday venture outside of Japan are 737's and my Rep noted that 1E 2.A's 40% restriction applies well before the new code share restriction. Its layered from what he told me. I could not get all of the details as he was going to dinner.
09-24-2013, 06:22 PM
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We ain't seen anything yet. Just wait until this disaster is fully implemented. If you need proof, look no further than your national politicians who have exempted themselves from it, and the AFL-CIO who is desperately seeking exemptions. 1/3 of the economy, administered by the IRS... great, great plan.
09-24-2013, 06:26 PM
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Nope its not. That 380 will compete with us on the JFK route from what I can tell. Doesn't have any bering on this deal one way or another. (Up or down) Their jets that may someday venture outside of Japan are 737's and my Rep noted that 1E 2.A's 40% restriction applies well before the new code share restriction. Its layered from what he told me. I could not get all of the details as he was going to dinner.
09-24-2013, 06:40 PM
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You and I get to think like the "investor class" because we had some good years in which to save money to invest. Lots of younger people here won't have the chance we had if we keep selling their future with scope degradation. Pretty selfish thinking on your part tsquare.
Carl
Carl
As to "selling" scope. I agree. Let's tell the company to pack sand and see what happens. But since we are on the subject... again... why don't you explain to me what the leverage is besides a clause in the contract that will require the company to pull down that codeshare? Can you guarantee that the company CAN fill those seats, and the resulting lost revenue with DAL airplanes? Is there enough traffic there to do so? MAke the case. I'll listen.
09-24-2013, 06:43 PM
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09-24-2013, 06:47 PM
Straight QOL, homie
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09-24-2013, 06:48 PM
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Sooo, as an aside...does anyone know the rule on assigning short call? I'm on long call today and tomorrow, and they just called me at 8:30pm base time for a noon short call tomorrow? In almost 6 years of reserve, never had this happen before and thought there was a rule about assigning short calls by 1500 base time. There is plenty of manning tomorrow and the two previously assigned guys for short call tomorrow at 0530 and 1100 haven't been used....any ideas?
09-24-2013, 06:50 PM
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Scambo,
Well look at it this way. Narita scope was 316 slots. That's some of our Pacific flying. We now have scope on all of our Pacific flying.
Would you rather own half a pie, or, would you rather own 85% of a pie which is twice the size?
Council 60 published that Narita was 116,000 block hours. Asia PAC is 214,000. If the choice is THIS or THAT, then I want 85% of the pie that is nearly twice as large and growing.
Well look at it this way. Narita scope was 316 slots. That's some of our Pacific flying. We now have scope on all of our Pacific flying.
Would you rather own half a pie, or, would you rather own 85% of a pie which is twice the size?
Council 60 published that Narita was 116,000 block hours. Asia PAC is 214,000. If the choice is THIS or THAT, then I want 85% of the pie that is nearly twice as large and growing.
09-24-2013, 06:53 PM
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And when they learn to do math and figure the only to continue the Ponzi scheme is to steal our 401(k)s and change the rules on ROTH IRAs, there will be a giant sucking sound of wealth going offshore.
At least you and I agree on SOMETHING.
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