Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
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The 321's aren't being acquired to fly JFK-west coast unless the business model changes from now to then. The reason for the smaller first class cabin, 20 seats, is supposedly because the 757's being kept on & getting interior overhauls are also going to smaller first class cabins - 20 seats.
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Fellas,
I'm sure the moderators have allowed this discussion on health care and insurance to continue because:
1.) It is an issue that affects us as Delta pilots, &
2.) We have kept it a respectful discussion. (So far.)
I bet it could continue if we remained respectful by:
1.) Not name calling, &
2.) Not acting like the person who disagrees with your opinion is an idiot.
Now, I'm not one to be lectured to on how the world works and I'm sure none of you want to be directed to, or set straight, either. Let's take the emotion out if it.
I can assure you that all that bluster and hatred for "the other guy" the politicians we vote for spout is all for show. Let's not imitate their act and have a thoughtful discussion. We all might learn something.
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I'm sure the moderators have allowed this discussion on health care and insurance to continue because:
1.) It is an issue that affects us as Delta pilots, &
2.) We have kept it a respectful discussion. (So far.)
I bet it could continue if we remained respectful by:
1.) Not name calling, &
2.) Not acting like the person who disagrees with your opinion is an idiot.
Now, I'm not one to be lectured to on how the world works and I'm sure none of you want to be directed to, or set straight, either. Let's take the emotion out if it.
I can assure you that all that bluster and hatred for "the other guy" the politicians we vote for spout is all for show. Let's not imitate their act and have a thoughtful discussion. We all might learn something.
I'm off to work. I hope it's still here when I land.
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From the MEC update link
Delta agreed to commence negotiations to preserve long haul international Trans-Pacific flying in lieu of the current NRT slot requirement provisions.
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Quite simply disagree. My reps (66) have been in the lounge (yes, weekends) since the 3 page document came out from the MEC (in JUNE!) explaining, not in general terms, but in explicit terms exactly which paragraph in the PWA was the issue and what could be gained from it. Potentially. I'd say that 3 months and the ability to see and speak with reps is as clear as this LOA could be.
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If you have a Facebook account you can read the 66 update from last night. There's no mention of Skymark or dedicated codeshares and talks specifically about reducing 5th freedom codeshare out of Japan from existing limits. Skipping the MEMRAT discussion for now there's been a 3 month window open with exact language and exact block hours in which you had time to discuss this. The block hour graph looks pretty clear to me. NRT stable to neutral and PAC flying growing. I attended lounge dog and pony show and heard the same thing Scoop heard. The new 330s are for PACRIM flying which probably isn't good news for the ER guys.
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From the MEC update link
If you have a Facebook account you can read the 66 update from last night. There's no mention of Skymark or dedicated codeshares and talks specifically about reducing 5th freedom codeshare out of Japan from existing limits. Skipping the MEMRAT discussion for now there's been a 3 month window open with exact language and exact block hours in which you had time to discuss this. The block hour graph looks pretty clear to me. NRT stable to neutral and PAC flying growing. I attended lounge dog and pony show and heard the same thing Scoop heard. The new 330s are for PACRIM flying which probably isn't good news for the ER guys.
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On that last sentence, the A330 pays more than the 767Er, right? So how is it a bad thing? If the A330's are Growth, the ER guys can upgrade and get a pay raise. If the 330's are replacements, one for one, of the older ER's, the ER guys will STILL be able to upgrade, for a pay raise.
I don't see the downside for the ER guys when we are getting more, higher paying, airframes.
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On that last sentence, the A330 pays more than the 767Er, right? So how is it a bad thing? If the A330's are Growth, the ER guys can upgrade and get a pay raise. If the 330's are replacements, one for one, of the older ER's, the ER guys will STILL be able to upgrade, for a pay raise.
I don't see the downside for the ER guys when we are getting more, higher paying, airframes.
I don't see the downside for the ER guys when we are getting more, higher paying, airframes.
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