That's because DAL/NWA had similar career expectations. If you merger with say Alaska, it will come unglued. We had a pretty smooth merger between XJ and 9E, with Colgan, not so much....

I was comparing DAL/NWA to AA/UsAir and UAL/CAL. All very similar airlines. But only one merger gone smooth so far.

01-12-2014, 10:58 AM

#146552

Justdoinmyjob

Looking for a laugh

Joined APC: Feb 2008

Posts: 4,099

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mesabah

That's because DAL/NWA had similar career expectations. If you merger with say Alaska, it will come unglued. ....

I would expect a big push to fence the WBs for a period of time in a DAL/AS merger.

01-12-2014, 12:31 PM

#146553

buzzpat

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2008

Position: Urban chicken rancher.

Posts: 6,070

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoop

Guys,

I live in CA and am LAX based and have used this. It is amazingly easy. First I would give the CPO a heads up, and then all you do is call scheduling, tell then you are using your sick leave but it is for your wife/kid etc IAW your states family leave law.

No questions asked. My case was was before the new verification policy so not sure if they would want verification or not, but that would normally be pretty easy for these issues.

Note - Depending on your state, there may or may not be a lifetime limit on how much sick leave you can use in this manner.

Scoop

I've used it and I live in CA. When you call scheduling, make sure they note that you are NOT calling in sick. I had to call back a second time and explain it again. Works great though!

01-12-2014, 12:54 PM

#146554

TOGA LK

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Joined APC: Apr 2009

Posts: 710

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

I can't wait to see what comes of the AWA-UsAir-AA merger!!

I cannot believe you left TWA out of that.... Shameful

. I agree with you, DL is the place to be.

01-12-2014, 12:58 PM

#146555

buzzpat

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2008

Position: Urban chicken rancher.

Posts: 6,070

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big E 757

I just spent 20 minutes over on the AMR/LLC thread titled "Judge Silver Ruled". I will never get that 20 minutes of my life back but I would just like to say..."I love you guys...and girls".

I know the merger didn't work out so well for some, personally I stayed right where I was in % seniority but have slid backwards in my seat due to synergies, as most probably have.

I am so grateful to be a part of this pilot group!!! You guys and girls are the finest professionals I have ever known.

Ok, I'm done now. Thank you for your time.

Erik

Hear, hear! I agree completely and am so happy we got out in front while the rest of the industry dithers. Bring on the profit sharing!

01-12-2014, 02:45 PM

#146556

MK14 Mod 0

On Reserve

Joined APC: Aug 2013

Position: 73NA

Posts: 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoop

I'm using "state" sick leave right now to care for my son who had surgery. LAX based as well but live in another state. Our CP was very helpful and sent me an email detailing the steps I needed to take. You can use up to 50% of your annual sick leave to care for a family member. Here's a brief synopsis of the process:

1. Call in sick to sched. and tell them you are utilizing "state" sick. (All state sick will have to be verified)
2. Utilize the Pilot Sick verification form since there is currently no state sick form.
3. Specify the illness/surgery that requires you to care for him/her, have it signed by the doc. and fax/email it to HQ.

You will notice in iCrew under Sick Occurrences there is a column for state sick.

Hope this was helpful and good luck!

01-12-2014, 02:47 PM

#146557

Purple Drank

Straight QOL, homie

Joined APC: Feb 2012

Position: Record-Shattering Profit Facilitator

Posts: 4,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver

Have had several experiences with this. Jim in scheduling is the supervisor who audits the rotations for the RR pay. If the RR pay doesn't "stick" after the rotation is closed, it's because Jim audited it and took it away. In that case, I would highly recommend you call him. He's a really nice guy. Bottom line, our contract says anything beyond the company's control lets them out of having to give you RR pay. The criteria that Jim seems to use is whether or not there was another way they could have gotten you home... i.e. deadheaded you home that night instead of having you layover into your off day. If there was a flight they could have gotten you home on, my experience has been that Jim will put the RR pay back on.

I've even had this happen where I got rerouted into a day off and the RR pay didn't get put on my time card, even temporarily. There was a flight that they could have used to deadhead me home that night, so I called Jim, explained my rationale, and he gave me the RR pay.

Thanks for the gouge--very useful!

01-12-2014, 02:53 PM

#146558

MK14 Mod 0

On Reserve

Joined APC: Aug 2013

Position: 73NA

Posts: 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzpat

Hear, hear! I agree completely and am so happy we got out in front while the rest of the industry dithers. Bring on the profit sharing!

Anyone have a wag for profit sharing on what to multiply our FLT ADV + FLT PAY by? I thought someone posted a figure last month but I can't find the thread.