Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
12-15-2009, 01:50 PM
Works Every Weekend
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 737 ATL
Posts: 3,506
I finally found out where acl gets his info.
These boys are modeling our system every day.
Delta Virtual Airlines
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These boys are modeling our system every day.
Delta Virtual Airlines
Delta Virtual Airlines Image Gallery
12-15-2009, 01:51 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,902
Heyas,
For those inclined to play the open board, EZOpenBoard.com was only $2.95/mo AND did all of the same functions as the FDS stuff AND would email or text you when open trips popped up.
It also had a zero graphics format which meant it was blindingly fast on handheld devices.
I don't mind competition in this arena. NWA IT was notoriously uptight about security, but still allowed SS and others access into the mainframe FOR FREE. I hope DAL does the same...it really was a great thing.
Of course, 10 years ago, we had to pay Compuserve $9.99 for access at home, so in essence, having FDS nick me for the same amount makes me feel 10 years younger. Of course, we can't use CrewControl anymore to automatically book jumpseats, and the booking window is ridiculously tiny, but, pfttt, those are just details.
Nu
For those inclined to play the open board, EZOpenBoard.com was only $2.95/mo AND did all of the same functions as the FDS stuff AND would email or text you when open trips popped up.
It also had a zero graphics format which meant it was blindingly fast on handheld devices.
I don't mind competition in this arena. NWA IT was notoriously uptight about security, but still allowed SS and others access into the mainframe FOR FREE. I hope DAL does the same...it really was a great thing.
Of course, 10 years ago, we had to pay Compuserve $9.99 for access at home, so in essence, having FDS nick me for the same amount makes me feel 10 years younger. Of course, we can't use CrewControl anymore to automatically book jumpseats, and the booking window is ridiculously tiny, but, pfttt, those are just details.
Nu
12-15-2009, 02:05 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: LAX ERA
Posts: 3,457
and EZOpenBoard emailed you when your schedule was published.......
I think we get a few months free on FDS so I'll check it out. Maybe with Steve's competition they'll come down on the monthly fee? Ain't American great...........
I think we get a few months free on FDS so I'll check it out. Maybe with Steve's competition they'll come down on the monthly fee? Ain't American great...........
12-15-2009, 02:08 PM
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Funny story....
One of our illustrious Maddog FO's was getting ready in her seat this morning, and a cat...yes...a cat...went running underneath her legs and behind the rudder pedals.
And then they couldn't find it.
Finally found Mr. Whiskers in the avionics compartment.. had to take out an inverter to get to it.
I can only imagine the PA's made.... Those of you that are friends with me on facebook, you can see the picture of cat lady by looking through my recent photo comments on LW's page...
This is probably a picture of the cat earlier in the week:
One of our illustrious Maddog FO's was getting ready in her seat this morning, and a cat...yes...a cat...went running underneath her legs and behind the rudder pedals.
And then they couldn't find it.
Finally found Mr. Whiskers in the avionics compartment.. had to take out an inverter to get to it.
I can only imagine the PA's made.... Those of you that are friends with me on facebook, you can see the picture of cat lady by looking through my recent photo comments on LW's page...
This is probably a picture of the cat earlier in the week:
"So, the whole story about the cat that got stuck in our cockpit this morning... Apparently TSA in all their infinite wisdom, decides that this lady has to open Beebo's cage in order for them to WAND him! Cat freaks out, bolts through the terminal, down our jetway, into the cockpit, under the rudder pedals, into the nos...e wheel well/ avionics compartment, whereupon he gets his head stuck in the wiring.
MX spent 2 hours taking the compartment apart, finally freeing him. All ends well. No crispy critter!"
12-15-2009, 02:11 PM
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,902
and had the "crystal ball"
and emailed you the monthly bid list
and emailed you when you got a position award
and had "1 touch" jumpseat booking
and most of the site was free
and, and, and....
sigh...
Nu
12-15-2009, 02:12 PM
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: Flying the SEC
Posts: 2,350
Quick update on the story of Beebo the cat... Here's how it all began!
"So, the whole story about the cat that got stuck in our cockpit this morning... Apparently TSA in all their infinite wisdom, decides that this lady has to open Beebo's cage in order for them to WAND him! Cat freaks out, bolts through the terminal, down our jetway, into the cockpit, under the rudder pedals, into the nos...e wheel well/ avionics compartment, whereupon he gets his head stuck in the wiring.
MX spent 2 hours taking the compartment apart, finally freeing him. All ends well. No crispy critter!"
"So, the whole story about the cat that got stuck in our cockpit this morning... Apparently TSA in all their infinite wisdom, decides that this lady has to open Beebo's cage in order for them to WAND him! Cat freaks out, bolts through the terminal, down our jetway, into the cockpit, under the rudder pedals, into the nos...e wheel well/ avionics compartment, whereupon he gets his head stuck in the wiring.
MX spent 2 hours taking the compartment apart, finally freeing him. All ends well. No crispy critter!"
12-15-2009, 02:13 PM
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
and had those great pref-up lists so you could see where you really stood
and had the "crystal ball"
and emailed you the monthly bid list
and emailed you when you got a position award
and had "1 touch" jumpseat booking
and most of the site was free
and, and, and....
sigh...
Nu
and had the "crystal ball"
and emailed you the monthly bid list
and emailed you when you got a position award
and had "1 touch" jumpseat booking
and most of the site was free
and, and, and....
sigh...
Nu
And I wasn't going to get displaced to DTW or MSP....
Suck it up, cupcake!
12-15-2009, 02:15 PM
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: CRJ 900
Posts: 131
So is there any truth to this rumor I hear floating around that Delta MEC is going to give Delta management relief on scope. The rumor is the company has approached the MEC and is going to get temporary relief for Compass to operate E195s until the new C model CRJ is out and available to main line. I personally hope this is not true, since when has a Major regained any scope back after they have given it up. I sincerely hope that the Delta MEC shuts this down quick. If not I never want to hear again how the regional airlines are stealing main line flying! Not if the MEC is going to sell out the mainline pilot, the industry and the profession.
12-15-2009, 02:16 PM
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Position: Flying the SEC
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Drive by poster above.
12-15-2009, 02:17 PM
seeing the large hubs...
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So is there any truth to this rumor I hear floating around that Delta MEC is going to give Delta management relief on scope. The rumor is the company has approached the MEC and is going to get temporary relief for Compass to operate E195s until the new C model CRJ is out and available to main line. I personally hope this is not true, since when has a Major regained any scope back after they have given it up. I sincerely hope that the Delta MEC shuts this down quick. If not I never want to hear again how the regional airlines are stealing main line flying! Not if the MEC is going to sell out the mainline pilot, the industry and the profession.
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