Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
04-12-2010, 05:10 PM
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For those of you who'd like to have a laugh, and this is a comedian talking about life and airlines, before we partake in the evening gouge the other guys eyes out/call off the dogs/soft porn pic postings, enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk
Who's that for?
Nice Earnhardt 3 on there.
I've got a buddy who flies helicopters in the Army and he posted on FB a picture of another pilot in uniform that would make your jaw drop. I won't post it.
But I will say if they ever put weight restrictions in for Part 121 then there will almost 0% movement at Delta (you skinny %#@$% workout-holics) although I might be moved out
but the bottom guys at CAL will shoot straight up the list- especially in IAH where I learned that a cellphone on a belt could ride parallel to the ground.
For those of you who'd like to have a laugh, and this is a comedian talking about life and airlines, before we partake in the evening gouge the other guys eyes out/call off the dogs/soft porn pic postings, enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk
Who's that for?
To everyone's dismay, I'm back! Deal with it and check out my newsest avatar. 
A very knowledgable ER friend of mine once did a pay analysis and determined that if we worked for tips only, we would fare much better. This of course was predicated on the public understanding that we make no salary at all and rely on tips alone. The results were actually amusing, but on the other hand sobering. The correlation between a restaurant waiter and us was actually a bit sickening.
Increased Levity Commentary: As far as my avatar: My picture is unflattering and not a true reflection of my actual weight. Yes, I was forced to leave the Navy because I could no longer be lifted or propelled by the ejection seat, but my thoughts were, why not just get bigger rockets on the ejection seats. After all, the airlines are forced to provide a means for us "weight challenged" individuals. Why not the military? I simply do not understand why the F-22 Raptor and F/A 18 Super Hornet cockpits cannot be completely redesigned to accomodate my additional donut load. They could call it the Raptor Gross or the Super Hornet Gross. Just a thought. My over bearing and over weight lawsuits are now on file and should soon allow 1000 pounders to at last patrol the Iraqi skies for bad guys. By the way, you can call me fat, and you can call me a bas*%d, but you don't have to call me a fat bas%$d.
A very knowledgable ER friend of mine once did a pay analysis and determined that if we worked for tips only, we would fare much better. This of course was predicated on the public understanding that we make no salary at all and rely on tips alone. The results were actually amusing, but on the other hand sobering. The correlation between a restaurant waiter and us was actually a bit sickening.
Increased Levity Commentary: As far as my avatar: My picture is unflattering and not a true reflection of my actual weight. Yes, I was forced to leave the Navy because I could no longer be lifted or propelled by the ejection seat, but my thoughts were, why not just get bigger rockets on the ejection seats. After all, the airlines are forced to provide a means for us "weight challenged" individuals. Why not the military? I simply do not understand why the F-22 Raptor and F/A 18 Super Hornet cockpits cannot be completely redesigned to accomodate my additional donut load. They could call it the Raptor Gross or the Super Hornet Gross. Just a thought. My over bearing and over weight lawsuits are now on file and should soon allow 1000 pounders to at last patrol the Iraqi skies for bad guys. By the way, you can call me fat, and you can call me a bas*%d, but you don't have to call me a fat bas%$d.
Nice Earnhardt 3 on there.
I've got a buddy who flies helicopters in the Army and he posted on FB a picture of another pilot in uniform that would make your jaw drop. I won't post it.
But I will say if they ever put weight restrictions in for Part 121 then there will almost 0% movement at Delta (you skinny %#@$% workout-holics) although I might be moved out
but the bottom guys at CAL will shoot straight up the list- especially in IAH where I learned that a cellphone on a belt could ride parallel to the ground.
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04-12-2010, 05:28 PM
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Sure Buzz, spoken like you just received word that you get to capitalize on retirements from both pre-merger airlines. I am sorry, but the Kumbya let's make the Greatest Airline (airline with a post-BK contract, parking planes left and right, code sharing where we cant park planes) go forward with our new list may not fly so well with the 2000 hire dealing with some kid who was in high-school when he was flying the right seat of a bus making six figures. Freaking please dude, even the fDAL Captain I flew with said the list was freakin BS past 2000 hires... Buzz, I guess I am not happy with the median age (52) of my airline dropping by about 7 years and realizing zero gain from it. Did you work in Centerport before Delta?
04-12-2010, 05:32 PM
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News of the day:
Atlanta Business News 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010
Decrease Increase AirTran, Delta on opposite ends of quality study
The Atlanta Journal-Constipation
AirTran Airways finished No. 2 in the Airline Quality Rating survey for 2009, released Monday, while Delta Air Lines fell to No. 15 out of 18 airlines ranked.
Overall, the survey found, the nation's major airlines did a better job last year with on-time performance, baggage handling and rate of consumer complaints submitted to the government.
The industry as a whole got its third-best rating in the 19 years researchers have issued the report. The authors said reduced flights are a major reason, noting that service measures tend to rise during times of reduced demand and capacity cuts by airlines.
They also said baggage fees may have helped improve the rate of mishandled baggage because fewer people check bags and airlines want to do a better job now that they charge extra.
But "involuntary denied boardings" -- bumping passengers from overbooked flights -- jumped more than 8 percent from 2008 to 2009.
The quality ratings are issued by professors at Wichita State and Purdue universities who analyze monthly federal data, such as on-time performance, and then weight the results to create their rankings.
AirTran also finished 2nd for 2008 and was 1st for 2007.
Delta was 12th for 2008 and 10th for 2007. Its merger partner, Northwest Airlines, is ranked separately for 2009 because the operations were not fully integrated. Northwest finished at No. 4.
Joining Delta near the bottom were two of its regional affiliates. Comair, a Delta subsidiary, was No. 16 while contract carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines was No. 17.
Overall ranking in the 2009 Airline Quality Survey (2008 rank in parentheses)
1. Hawaiian (1)
2. AirTran (2)
3. JetBlue (3)
4. Northwest (4)... okay, now add NWA to DAL and where are we?
5. Southwest (6)
6. Continental (8)
7. Frontier (7)
8. US Airways (10)
9. American (9)
10. ExpressJet (N/A)
11. Alaska (5)
12. Mesa (14)
13. United (11)
14. SkyWest (13)
15. Delta (12)
16. Comair (15)
17. Atlantic Southeast (17)
18. American Eagle (16)
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Earnings Preview: Delta Air Lines's Quarterly Results will be Reported in 12 days (DAL)
Written on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 11:31
By Chip Brian
Analysts, on average, expect Delta Air Lines (NYSEAL) to report a loss of $0.23 on sales of $7 billion on April 21, 2010.
For the full year, analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.51. In the year-ago period, the company reported a loss of $0.84 on sales of $6.7 billion.
In the previous quarter, the company reported a loss of $0.27, missing consensus estimates for a loss of $0.22.
SmarTrend is bullish on shares of Delta Air Lines and our subscribers were alerted to Buy on March 01, 2010 at $13.22. The stock has risen 10.3% since the alert was issued.
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Sector Snap: Airline stocks climb
Airline shares rose Monday, helped by easing oil prices and a rally in the broader market that pushed the Dow over 11,000.
The Amex airlines index rose 2.1 percent, with all 13 of its component stocks higher in midday trading.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 25 points to move back above 11,000 in midday trading, as concern eased about Greece's debt problems and corporate takeovers boosted some stocks.
Airline stocks have been helped by reports of merger discussions between United Airlines and US Airways, which could help carriers reduce the supply of seats and hike prices.
Meanwhile, crude oil prices fell slightly as traders figured that a slow economic recovery wouldn't cause a strong boost in U.S. oil and gas demand. Benchmark crude for May delivery dipped 13 cents to $84.79 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Airline stock often trade opposite oil prices as fuel costs represent one of the industry's biggest expenses.
In midday trading, shares of United parent UAL Corp. rose 89 cents, or 4.3 percent, to $21.39. US Airways Group Inc. gained 23 cents, or 3.1 percent, to $7.55. Continental Airlines Inc. -- which some analysts believe could attempt to combine with United -- rose $1.31, or 6.1 percent, to $22.84.
Delta Air Lines Inc. gained 25 cents to $14.83. American Airlines parent AMR Corp. added 7 cents to $8.71. Southwest Airlines Co. picked up 7 cents to $13.37.
Atlanta Business News 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010
Decrease Increase AirTran, Delta on opposite ends of quality study
The Atlanta Journal-Constipation
AirTran Airways finished No. 2 in the Airline Quality Rating survey for 2009, released Monday, while Delta Air Lines fell to No. 15 out of 18 airlines ranked.
Overall, the survey found, the nation's major airlines did a better job last year with on-time performance, baggage handling and rate of consumer complaints submitted to the government.
The industry as a whole got its third-best rating in the 19 years researchers have issued the report. The authors said reduced flights are a major reason, noting that service measures tend to rise during times of reduced demand and capacity cuts by airlines.
They also said baggage fees may have helped improve the rate of mishandled baggage because fewer people check bags and airlines want to do a better job now that they charge extra.
But "involuntary denied boardings" -- bumping passengers from overbooked flights -- jumped more than 8 percent from 2008 to 2009.
The quality ratings are issued by professors at Wichita State and Purdue universities who analyze monthly federal data, such as on-time performance, and then weight the results to create their rankings.
AirTran also finished 2nd for 2008 and was 1st for 2007.
Delta was 12th for 2008 and 10th for 2007. Its merger partner, Northwest Airlines, is ranked separately for 2009 because the operations were not fully integrated. Northwest finished at No. 4.
Joining Delta near the bottom were two of its regional affiliates. Comair, a Delta subsidiary, was No. 16 while contract carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines was No. 17.
Overall ranking in the 2009 Airline Quality Survey (2008 rank in parentheses)
1. Hawaiian (1)
2. AirTran (2)
3. JetBlue (3)
4. Northwest (4)... okay, now add NWA to DAL and where are we?
5. Southwest (6)
6. Continental (8)
7. Frontier (7)
8. US Airways (10)
9. American (9)
10. ExpressJet (N/A)
11. Alaska (5)
12. Mesa (14)
13. United (11)
14. SkyWest (13)
15. Delta (12)
16. Comair (15)
17. Atlantic Southeast (17)
18. American Eagle (16)
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Earnings Preview: Delta Air Lines's Quarterly Results will be Reported in 12 days (DAL)
Written on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 11:31
By Chip Brian
Analysts, on average, expect Delta Air Lines (NYSE
AL) to report a loss of $0.23 on sales of $7 billion on April 21, 2010.For the full year, analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.51. In the year-ago period, the company reported a loss of $0.84 on sales of $6.7 billion.
In the previous quarter, the company reported a loss of $0.27, missing consensus estimates for a loss of $0.22.
SmarTrend is bullish on shares of Delta Air Lines and our subscribers were alerted to Buy on March 01, 2010 at $13.22. The stock has risen 10.3% since the alert was issued.
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Sector Snap: Airline stocks climb
Airline shares rose Monday, helped by easing oil prices and a rally in the broader market that pushed the Dow over 11,000.
The Amex airlines index rose 2.1 percent, with all 13 of its component stocks higher in midday trading.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 25 points to move back above 11,000 in midday trading, as concern eased about Greece's debt problems and corporate takeovers boosted some stocks.
Airline stocks have been helped by reports of merger discussions between United Airlines and US Airways, which could help carriers reduce the supply of seats and hike prices.
Meanwhile, crude oil prices fell slightly as traders figured that a slow economic recovery wouldn't cause a strong boost in U.S. oil and gas demand. Benchmark crude for May delivery dipped 13 cents to $84.79 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Airline stock often trade opposite oil prices as fuel costs represent one of the industry's biggest expenses.
In midday trading, shares of United parent UAL Corp. rose 89 cents, or 4.3 percent, to $21.39. US Airways Group Inc. gained 23 cents, or 3.1 percent, to $7.55. Continental Airlines Inc. -- which some analysts believe could attempt to combine with United -- rose $1.31, or 6.1 percent, to $22.84.
Delta Air Lines Inc. gained 25 cents to $14.83. American Airlines parent AMR Corp. added 7 cents to $8.71. Southwest Airlines Co. picked up 7 cents to $13.37.
Last edited by TOGA LK; 04-12-2010 at 05:35 PM. Reason: Buzz Pat drinks too much Coolaid
04-12-2010, 05:34 PM
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ftb,
you'll be amazed at how much BETTER the MD90 once you fly it. Just the EEC alone is worth every penny. And the 90 has much better brakes, auto-ignition... Only bad thing is the climb capability isn't as well as the 88.
Can't wait for more crews to get trained on it so I won't have to DH to start/end a trip.
you'll be amazed at how much BETTER the MD90 once you fly it. Just the EEC alone is worth every penny. And the 90 has much better brakes, auto-ignition... Only bad thing is the climb capability isn't as well as the 88.
Can't wait for more crews to get trained on it so I won't have to DH to start/end a trip.
04-12-2010, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for setting me straight. We are all weirdos. I guess that is why we get along so well. 
As for the TWY M incident, you have no idea what you are talking about.
As for the rest, not worth my time.
As for the TWY M incident, you have no idea what you are talking about.
As for the rest, not worth my time.
04-12-2010, 06:13 PM
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Hey everyone, RDC73 just wants some attention. I think she is from AirTran, or wants to be at AirTran, since she always seems to be super sensitive about them and likes to provoke a fight.
I suggest we just all laugh in pitty and keep moving.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...tml#post708077
I suggest we just all laugh in pitty and keep moving.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...tml#post708077
04-12-2010, 06:16 PM
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To everyone's dismay, I'm back! Deal with it and check out my newsest avatar.
A very knowledgable ER friend of mine once did a pay analysis and determined that if we worked for tips only, we would fare much better. This of course was predicated on the public understanding that we make no salary at all and rely on tips alone. The results were actually amusing, but on the other hand sobering. The correlation between a restaurant waiter and us was actually a bit sickening..
A very knowledgable ER friend of mine once did a pay analysis and determined that if we worked for tips only, we would fare much better. This of course was predicated on the public understanding that we make no salary at all and rely on tips alone. The results were actually amusing, but on the other hand sobering. The correlation between a restaurant waiter and us was actually a bit sickening..
Is this friend knowledgable in finance and/or analytical mathematics or in the differences in brewing a fine ale or lager??
Those must have been some wild assumptions....
04-12-2010, 06:18 PM
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Anyone have notes from the LCA meeting today? Rumor has it that RA was there for a couple hours. Please?
04-12-2010, 06:19 PM
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04-12-2010, 06:23 PM
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I wonder if that was what the Captain was thinking just before the wheels kissed the ground on taxiway M ...... ? I could continue however it would take too long and raise too many ghosts.
Nobody really minds a certain level of self confidence if it is definitively backed by results. Unfortunately that isn't the case here.
" Pride comes before the fall ".
Fly safe Hero.
Nobody really minds a certain level of self confidence if it is definitively backed by results. Unfortunately that isn't the case here.
" Pride comes before the fall ".
Fly safe Hero.
So let me get this straight - you are inferring from ACL's post that DAL pilots are supposed to be perfect? Because DAL has a good interview screening process we should never have a mishap?
Let me remind you of something that recently occurred: A NASA astronaut (one of the most highly screened individuals on the planet) sporting diapers drove hundreds of miles to ambush a would be romantic rival in a parking lot. I guess their standards are not high enough either?
I can totally appreciate your comment about backing up self confidence with results, and false pride may often be a precursor to troubles ahead, but has there ever been a screening process in history that precluded human error?
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