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05-19-2015, 08:47 AM
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I agree its a messed up rewrite. Non-sensical really.
But DALPA has nothing to do with the FOM. I'm sure there is a reason someone made a bad decision on the fourth floor to get a promotion. again. Like the dude that took transponders and beacons off the pushback checklist.
But DALPA has nothing to do with the FOM. I'm sure there is a reason someone made a bad decision on the fourth floor to get a promotion. again. Like the dude that took transponders and beacons off the pushback checklist.
05-19-2015, 08:53 AM
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I consider myself a disney expert. There are no discounted rates on disney tickets other than military and Florida resident. The hotel prices on property change with season and availability, but again they are no discounts. I highly recommend going in January, May, or September. Those are the least crowded months. It is always crowded. Over crowding takes the fun out of it. It's too much money to not have fun. The price on perks is the exact same price you will get at the park after paying the fee to the vendor.
05-19-2015, 09:25 AM
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Yes, I understand the FOM is outside of the contract. I just find the timing of a stricter commuting policy interesting. Post two AE bids that involve making commuting decisions, then change the policy right before the most difficult time of year for commuting. Maintaining the status quo in the contract, can then be considered a "win" at the negotiating table for DALPA.
NYC is the most difficult base to staff and also has the largest number of offline commuters. Who is the genius that decided to make offline commuting less desirable? Many NYC commuting plans include a mix of JetBlue and American with Delta backups. Under the new policy American and Jet Blue are no longer options the company considers viable.
NYC is the most difficult base to staff and also has the largest number of offline commuters. Who is the genius that decided to make offline commuting less desirable? Many NYC commuting plans include a mix of JetBlue and American with Delta backups. Under the new policy American and Jet Blue are no longer options the company considers viable.
Why is it even in the FOM if it's already contractual in 23Y? And if it needs to be in the FOM, why on earth should it be anything other than verbatim from the contract? The FAA may be inconsistent in a lot of things, but one thing they're very consistent about is their reaction to conflicting guidance in a carrier's written policies.
05-19-2015, 09:26 AM
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Here's a "surprise:"
Alitalia to leave the Transatlantic JV by 2017.
Now what?
Cheers
George
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05-19-2015, 09:31 AM
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05-19-2015, 09:34 AM
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They wanna hitch their wagon to the ME3 and hope they prevail? I say, "Ciao!"
05-19-2015, 09:35 AM
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Does anyone else find the timing of the rewritten Commuting Policy in the FOM (Ch. 11, Sec. 5) a bit suspicious? Maybe DALPA has a plan for some concessions to restore the status quo.
The removal of offline flights as a viable commuting option is a huge negative for NYC especially. What percentage of NYC based pilots use an offline commute as part of their plan with a Delta backup? How many former Dallas pilots commute on American with a Delta backup?
How many pilots are stuck with an AE from the last few bids they would not consider under the revised policy? I'll start the count at 1.
The removal of offline flights as a viable commuting option is a huge negative for NYC especially. What percentage of NYC based pilots use an offline commute as part of their plan with a Delta backup? How many former Dallas pilots commute on American with a Delta backup?
How many pilots are stuck with an AE from the last few bids they would not consider under the revised policy? I'll start the count at 1.
Either way, it was a hostile move. The only question is why.
05-19-2015, 09:37 AM
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05-19-2015, 09:46 AM
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The FOM guidance for not extending on FAR117 also changed in the same revision.
It looks likes he company expects us to extend as long as necessary, up to the max. Electing not to extend appears to be subjected to the same harassment as calling in "fatigued." Can anyone confirm this?
Sounds like another status quo violation.
Where's Dalpa to call out this crap?
It looks likes he company expects us to extend as long as necessary, up to the max. Electing not to extend appears to be subjected to the same harassment as calling in "fatigued." Can anyone confirm this?
Sounds like another status quo violation.
Where's Dalpa to call out this crap?
05-19-2015, 10:25 AM
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The removal of offline flights as a viable commuting option is a huge negative for NYC especially. What percentage of NYC based pilots use an offline commute as part of their plan with a Delta backup? How many former Dallas pilots commute on American with a Delta backup?
That would include me. Since the wife is a 'Sky Goddess' with AA, I get a higher priority for boarding and better intel on seat availability. Still, it's a very 'sporty' commute, and getting harder.
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