Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
10-06-2013, 08:46 PM
meh
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Regarding the Porsche... my Dad had a 928 when I was in college and later. I enjoyed driving it, a bit. It cost a lot to maintain. When I was 20 I thought it made me look pretty cool, and I sure drove it around at the extremes of poor judgement and risk management.
However, in all honesty... my Toyota truck is just as enjoyable to drive, particularly if there is a bit of dirt to be managed, has never broken down, has cost me about $4000 in repairs at 160,000 miles, beats anyone off the line at the green light when required, lets me carry stuff around when I need.
And as someone over 40 with a family, I have to say... I look a hell of a lot cooler pulling up in a truck than a Porsche.
However, in all honesty... my Toyota truck is just as enjoyable to drive, particularly if there is a bit of dirt to be managed, has never broken down, has cost me about $4000 in repairs at 160,000 miles, beats anyone off the line at the green light when required, lets me carry stuff around when I need.
And as someone over 40 with a family, I have to say... I look a hell of a lot cooler pulling up in a truck than a Porsche.
10-06-2013, 09:40 PM
Kerbal Rocket Surgeon
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The 900 already goes to ILM. RJs are losing a lot of flying to mainline. Which is a beautiful thing. Cities like ILM, TRI, CRW etc that haven't seen mainline service in over a decade have had seen mainline return.
The increase of 76 seaters clouds the view of many from seeing the significant increase of mainline flying the 717 will bring.
The increase of 76 seaters clouds the view of many from seeing the significant increase of mainline flying the 717 will bring.
The large RJ expansion will only serve to put further downward pressure on mainline wages.
10-07-2013, 04:01 AM
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No it didn't. Which was the problem.
I'm still not 100% sure I like some aspects of this LOA, and I definitely think we should have spent a little time getting to know it before a MEMRAT validation. But what you said is incorrect, and it goes to the heart of the matter: there was no guarantee of 316 slots. There was just a requirement to maintain that level in order to maintain beyond Japan codeshares. Which weren't all that numerous.
I'll leave it to everyone to judge for themselves whether this LOA is good enough in terms of new protections, but there is no doubt that we really didn't have anything of any significance protecting NRT flying under the previous language.
The problem I see is that this LOA might lower the bar on our share of the flying, and perhaps offer opportunities to sign up for new codeshares to fund the loss. The 100 seat restrictions to China/Taiwan/Korea that Johnso mentioned are ludicrous. How often would we have anything near 100 pax connecting on a partner?
I'm still not 100% sure I like some aspects of this LOA, and I definitely think we should have spent a little time getting to know it before a MEMRAT validation. But what you said is incorrect, and it goes to the heart of the matter: there was no guarantee of 316 slots. There was just a requirement to maintain that level in order to maintain beyond Japan codeshares. Which weren't all that numerous.
I'll leave it to everyone to judge for themselves whether this LOA is good enough in terms of new protections, but there is no doubt that we really didn't have anything of any significance protecting NRT flying under the previous language.
The problem I see is that this LOA might lower the bar on our share of the flying, and perhaps offer opportunities to sign up for new codeshares to fund the loss. The 100 seat restrictions to China/Taiwan/Korea that Johnso mentioned are ludicrous. How often would we have anything near 100 pax connecting on a partner?
It's important to remember this if people are going to tout protections they think exists in our Section 1.
Carl
10-07-2013, 04:14 AM
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Surprised anyone is thinking used Porsche when the new C7 is so nice.
Excuse the ugly base wheels.
With the Z51 package no run of the mill Porsche can hang. Reasonable payment, insurance and bullet proof reliability.
My theory on european brands in general is that they do not put sufficient r&d into durability testing. BMW has admitted as much with their press on the upcoming Toyota tie up. Porsche's emphasis has been SUVs and sedans fformore than a decade now. The Cayman is cool and reliable, but twice what a faster, beteer looking and more sustainable C7 is options considered.
Excuse the ugly base wheels.
With the Z51 package no run of the mill Porsche can hang. Reasonable payment, insurance and bullet proof reliability.
My theory on european brands in general is that they do not put sufficient r&d into durability testing. BMW has admitted as much with their press on the upcoming Toyota tie up. Porsche's emphasis has been SUVs and sedans fformore than a decade now. The Cayman is cool and reliable, but twice what a faster, beteer looking and more sustainable C7 is options considered.
10-07-2013, 04:26 AM
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10-07-2013, 04:27 AM
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Surprised anyone is thinking used Porsche when the new C7 is so nice.
Excuse the ugly base wheels.
With the Z51 package no run of the mill Porsche can hang. Reasonable payment, insurance and bullet proof reliability.
My theory on european brands in general is that they do not put sufficient r&d I into durability testing. BMW has admitted as much with their press on the upcoming Toyota tie up. Porsche's emphasis has been SUVs and sedans fformore than a decade now. The Cayman is cool and reliable, but twice what a faster, beteer looking and more sustainable C7 is options considered.
Excuse the ugly base wheels.
With the Z51 package no run of the mill Porsche can hang. Reasonable payment, insurance and bullet proof reliability.
My theory on european brands in general is that they do not put sufficient r&d I into durability testing. BMW has admitted as much with their press on the upcoming Toyota tie up. Porsche's emphasis has been SUVs and sedans fformore than a decade now. The Cayman is cool and reliable, but twice what a faster, beteer looking and more sustainable C7 is options considered.
10-07-2013, 04:28 AM
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Nonrevving with the family the other day for a 3+30 hr flight - we're assigned 4 coach seats (no big surprise there). As I'm passing thru F/C, I see two UAL pilots sitting there in uniform. Too late to get in a question to the A-line or gate agent as they're closing the door behind me. Anybody know of a situation where this makes sense? Does United DH pilots in F/C as a policy? I didn't want to go medieval on anybody when there is a rational explanation, but this still has me wondering.
10-07-2013, 04:36 AM
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Regarding the Porsche... my Dad had a 928 when I was in college and later. I enjoyed driving it, a bit. It cost a lot to maintain. When I was 20 I thought it made me look pretty cool, and I sure drove it around at the extremes of poor judgement and risk management.
However, in all honesty... my Toyota truck is just as enjoyable to drive, particularly if there is a bit of dirt to be managed, has never broken down, has cost me about $4000 in repairs at 160,000 miles, beats anyone off the line at the green light when required, lets me carry stuff around when I need.
And as someone over 40 with a family, I have to say... I look a hell of a lot cooler pulling up in a truck than a Porsche.
However, in all honesty... my Toyota truck is just as enjoyable to drive, particularly if there is a bit of dirt to be managed, has never broken down, has cost me about $4000 in repairs at 160,000 miles, beats anyone off the line at the green light when required, lets me carry stuff around when I need.
And as someone over 40 with a family, I have to say... I look a hell of a lot cooler pulling up in a truck than a Porsche.
That's why I have a truck too! Hard to pull a boat with a 911. Four wheelers don't drive themselves to the sand dunes at Pismo beach. If I tried putting a yard of gravel in the 911 it would be difficult to shovel it into a wheel barrel.
I can do most of my own work on all my vehicles. Maintenance isn't too bad when your not afraid to get bloody knuckles. A 911 is a toy. I wanted a convertible. I bought the newest one I could afford. She's 17 years old and cheaper than a new Kia.
Bar, saw the new corvette yesterday. What a bada$$ looking car!!!
10-07-2013, 04:52 AM
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I've looked at the Corvette. It looks great. But, as soon as it's two or three years old, it looks tired. You just look like a guy driving an MD-88.
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