Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
04-07-2010, 04:53 PM
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04-07-2010, 05:05 PM
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I wouldn't. But if you must, discretion and courtesy are in order. Not ever cat-rancher needs a pilot, no matter how much they may want one. Don't be deterred by the raw hatred: it's merely an act. So, if this is what you want, go forth and conquer. Casually say "very niiice", and make a few kissing noises. Then simply ask "how much" once. If they're not interested, move along; do not insist.
Your good manners will be appreciated, and your Chief Pilot will no doubt compliment you.
Your good manners will be appreciated, and your Chief Pilot will no doubt compliment you.
04-07-2010, 05:10 PM
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I wouldn't. But if you must, discretion and courtesy are in order. Not ever cat-rancher needs a pilot, no matter how much they may want one. Don't be deterred by the raw hatred: it's merely an act. So, if this is what you want, go forth and conquer. Casually say "very niiice", and make a few kissing noises. Then simply ask "how much" once. If they're not interested, move along; do not insist.
Your good manners will be appreciated, and your Chief Pilot will no doubt compliment you.
Your good manners will be appreciated, and your Chief Pilot will no doubt compliment you.
04-07-2010, 05:13 PM
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Waves;
IMO it is more along the lines of doing what is expected, keeping the operation going, and aid the passengers. We are the front line and in many cases the difference between a return customer and a complaint. That is how you aid the company. Information that is timely, accurate and without bias. Simply put the consummate professional. I know you know this, you are a Captain!
For the new hires it is
Safety, Customers Service and Efficiency. Yes that is asked!
IMO it is more along the lines of doing what is expected, keeping the operation going, and aid the passengers. We are the front line and in many cases the difference between a return customer and a complaint. That is how you aid the company. Information that is timely, accurate and without bias. Simply put the consummate professional. I know you know this, you are a Captain!
For the new hires it is
Safety, Customers Service and Efficiency. Yes that is asked!
Probably should have been a PM. LOL[/FONT]
04-07-2010, 05:15 PM
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I agree that RA and Co are stating no 100 seat aircraft, the MD-90 is the DC-9 replacement. Their actions mimic their words. The do not like the C-Series for some reason, and are not in love with the 195. Old Technology as they call it.
There is always going to be a gap between the largest DCI jet and the smallest mainline jet. I would like to see a 120~ seat airframe here as it would work quite well in our network. I know the 319 fits that billet but I was referring to a clean sheet design in that seat range.
There is always going to be a gap between the largest DCI jet and the smallest mainline jet. I would like to see a 120~ seat airframe here as it would work quite well in our network. I know the 319 fits that billet but I was referring to a clean sheet design in that seat range.
With that said, there were only 116 MD-90s built and 87 that have our cockpit arrangement. But there was also 75 MD-87s built. Thats a 100 seater. How about getting a hold of a fleet of 50 of those?
My wife says "she could give a **** if they don't hire - as long as they don't furlough".
Well - I don't quite agree -more people under me is better, and growth is good for everyone.
I don't have any sources (other than the people here) on whether we're going to hire or not. My opinion is that we'll need to - the economy seems like it's about to take off. Planes are starting to get fuller, and all that pull-down on the international will start to return. That, plus the benefits of the merger will really start to be in effect this summer and fall. I think those benefits will result is more opportunities for Delta - which will mean hiring.
Well - I don't quite agree -more people under me is better, and growth is good for everyone.
I don't have any sources (other than the people here) on whether we're going to hire or not. My opinion is that we'll need to - the economy seems like it's about to take off. Planes are starting to get fuller, and all that pull-down on the international will start to return. That, plus the benefits of the merger will really start to be in effect this summer and fall. I think those benefits will result is more opportunities for Delta - which will mean hiring.
But, I think oil and other comoodities are about to rise again, hopefully oil will stop and retreat around $90, we shall see. Higher prices in the short run mean less spending for the regular folks and higher costs, lower margins, less expansion, less hiring and more layoffs. Thats why people fear the possibly long-overdue double dip.
Also I'd like to say hiring is up but it ain't. Was it 1/3 of that 100,000+ hires in the weekly unemployment report were part time census workers or something? Either way, I think we'll see more unemployment numbers and less hiring moving forward as the great and uncounted discouraged jump back in.
Correct, everyone understand that.
To use a metaphor ... this guy comes and looks at buying my car. He says, that looks good, I'll give you $10,000 and I say I want $12,500. While we are negotiating he says, wow - your daughter sure is good looking. Throw her in and I'll pay you $20,000!
My point is that we should not be about the business of selling the kids. It is immoral.
To use a metaphor ... this guy comes and looks at buying my car. He says, that looks good, I'll give you $10,000 and I say I want $12,500. While we are negotiating he says, wow - your daughter sure is good looking. Throw her in and I'll pay you $20,000!
My point is that we should not be about the business of selling the kids. It is immoral.
Is she still for sale? $7,500?
United Airlines, US Airways in merger talks: NYT
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- UAL Corp.'s (UAUA 20.44, +1.49, +7.86%) United Airlines and US Airways Group (LCC 8.61, +1.79, +26.25%) are in merger talks, the New York Times reported late Wednesday on its Web site, citing people briefed on the matter. A deal, which would dethrone Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL 14.50, +0.33, +2.33%) as the world's largest airline, could be announced in several weeks and could still fall apart, according to the Times. UAL shares rose 6% and US Airways shares jumped 13% in after-hours activity.
BIG jump in LCC stock after hours due to this tidbit....is it true...1 + 1 = 0.5!
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- UAL Corp.'s (UAUA 20.44, +1.49, +7.86%) United Airlines and US Airways Group (LCC 8.61, +1.79, +26.25%) are in merger talks, the New York Times reported late Wednesday on its Web site, citing people briefed on the matter. A deal, which would dethrone Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL 14.50, +0.33, +2.33%) as the world's largest airline, could be announced in several weeks and could still fall apart, according to the Times. UAL shares rose 6% and US Airways shares jumped 13% in after-hours activity.
BIG jump in LCC stock after hours due to this tidbit....is it true...1 + 1 = 0.5!
Good post and I agree on all points. As much as I don't like to compliment management, I think this merger has been very well executed and will probably be a case study in business schools.
In an industry that has been notorious for mergers being difficult at best, this has (so far) gone extremely smooth. For that I give kudos to RA and company for having vision when most airline CEO's were happy to take their bonus and move on. Now I expect our pilot group to share in the benefits.
Other US airlines may have various strengths that will lead to profits, but none are as complete as the new DL system is. This network, if managed properly, has the potential to redefine the US airline industry.
None of this could have been possible without our cooperation. Say what you will about our union leadership (and I am not a huge fan), but they have put our pilot group in a position to succeed. When the profits come, I expect to regain what was given by this group to help put us in this position. We scratched management's back, time for them to scratch ours.
In an industry that has been notorious for mergers being difficult at best, this has (so far) gone extremely smooth. For that I give kudos to RA and company for having vision when most airline CEO's were happy to take their bonus and move on. Now I expect our pilot group to share in the benefits.
Other US airlines may have various strengths that will lead to profits, but none are as complete as the new DL system is. This network, if managed properly, has the potential to redefine the US airline industry.
None of this could have been possible without our cooperation. Say what you will about our union leadership (and I am not a huge fan), but they have put our pilot group in a position to succeed. When the profits come, I expect to regain what was given by this group to help put us in this position. We scratched management's back, time for them to scratch ours.
04-07-2010, 05:16 PM
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As Slow likes to point out I love analogies.
04-07-2010, 05:17 PM
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FtB;
Lots going on, and I would suspect that there will be positions that will not be filled on this AE as well as the next one.
Lots going on, and I would suspect that there will be positions that will not be filled on this AE as well as the next one.
04-07-2010, 05:22 PM
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OK STOP. Where is the explanation sheet with all the post and email acronyms? Give me a break for being clueless.
I have been silent for too damn long. What the the heck is BTW. Please list all acronyms. I know this is lame, but I seem to have a deficit in acronym 101.
I have been silent for too damn long. What the the heck is BTW. Please list all acronyms. I know this is lame, but I seem to have a deficit in acronym 101.
04-07-2010, 05:23 PM
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By The Way = BTW
04-07-2010, 05:38 PM
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Stupid question?
My reservation on travelnet for my recurrent training. There is a link on the bottom right hand of the corner for "change reservation". When I click that link, nothing happens.
I need to change my departing airport from LGA to EWR. Can I build a separate company business reservation and delete the one created for me? Or do I need to call scheduling and have the reservation rebuilt?
Thanks ...
My reservation on travelnet for my recurrent training. There is a link on the bottom right hand of the corner for "change reservation". When I click that link, nothing happens.
I need to change my departing airport from LGA to EWR. Can I build a separate company business reservation and delete the one created for me? Or do I need to call scheduling and have the reservation rebuilt?
Thanks ...
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