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02-27-2014, 12:51 PM

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TheManager

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Forget it. Deleted.

02-27-2014, 12:54 PM

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TheManager

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Originally Posted by shiznit

I'd probably get behind a hybrid like UAL does... SNB, LNB and WB.

But for the company to gain the training waterfall savings we'd need some real healthy increases on the pay tables to offset the QOL stagnation that would happen for a while.

Now, how does this LGP work exactly?

02-27-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheManager

Now, how does this LGP work exactly?

Have a pulse, don't get fired, get a payraise. Easy.

02-27-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by boog123

Whats the plan for the aging MD88's and older 320's? Don't think I would recommend making any plans based on that many planes.

I know absolutely nothing regarding the plans for the 88s or 320s, but I've heard Airbuses tend to not age well. Furthermore, I've heard the 88s are holding up, airframe-wise, much better than anyone anticipated. I don't think the company would be investing as heavily as they plan to with flat panel upgrades I'd they didn't think the airframe could sustain a long term operational longevity. Apparently, the 88s are the most operationally profitable aircraft we own right now. Personally I see them in the fleet for a very long time. Fwiw.

02-27-2014, 03:43 PM

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How's life been for bottom dwelling ATL7ERBs that commute?

Also, anyone know what the OE and TOE picture looks like for normal requal? I looked on the fleet page, and they broke down the sims, but didn't mention the OEs.

Just debating on whether to do something stupid or not....

02-27-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by boog123

Whats the plan for the aging MD88's and older 320's? Don't think I would recommend making any plans based on that many planes.

There are currently no M88 or A320/19 retirements planned through 2018.

02-27-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare

Somebody told me recently that 100% of the -900s at (UAL???) have had tail strikes. Any truth to that? I loved the classic fluff. Got a lot of time in it. While I might wind up on the -73 again, I REALLY like the 757, and would like to stay there. I think I am climbing a burning rope, and my feet are very warm though.

The 900 has better tail clearance then the 800. Things must be really bad at UAL.

02-27-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dc8co

Major growth! Standby for Sailing to give this crap a positive spin

Your right, 175 new jobs on a cleanup bid is crap!

02-27-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonShot

A guy I know who went from NYC M88 CA to SEA 7ER FO [lives in OR] (who had been on the ER previously) had I think a 2 day domestic OE and one TOE from SEA to Japan and back.

02-27-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

There are currently no M88 or A320/19 retirements planned through 2018.

Well, thats good, but my point it, 800 is a pretty lofty number and given the historic accuracy of "predictions" by the powers that be, I don't give it much credence.