Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
04-18-2010, 07:51 AM
Doesn't Get Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,598
OK, I planned on going home this morning until Crew Scheduling gave me an 1830 show so I've got crashpad appreciation time. Let's talk about this volcano.
We just went through one of the worst(if not the worst) economic downturns ever without furloughing. Capacity was drawn down what, 20%? We are now starting to see the Pacific loads pick back up, domestic is running at 85% load factor or higher, and oil is behaving for us right now making our hedges a profitable buy.
So unless this volcano keeps ash in the air for 2 years, I can't see the need to furlough. Maybe if it was less then 200 pilots, but any more then that and I don't think they will get the ROI. Maybe Slow, sailingfun, alfa, or ACL can chime in.
Actually, anybody chime in. That's why I started this conversation.
We just went through one of the worst(if not the worst) economic downturns ever without furloughing. Capacity was drawn down what, 20%? We are now starting to see the Pacific loads pick back up, domestic is running at 85% load factor or higher, and oil is behaving for us right now making our hedges a profitable buy.
So unless this volcano keeps ash in the air for 2 years, I can't see the need to furlough. Maybe if it was less then 200 pilots, but any more then that and I don't think they will get the ROI. Maybe Slow, sailingfun, alfa, or ACL can chime in.
Actually, anybody chime in. That's why I started this conversation.
04-18-2010, 08:43 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 496
Do we get 'moving days' when switching bases?
Contract gurus:
I'm getting displaced and I'm scheduled to be on rsv on 4/30 in SLC and 5/1 in MSP. Aside from using PCS to swap rsv days, is there a provision for days off for moving? I'm not quite sure logistically how I'd do that otherwise.
I'm getting displaced and I'm scheduled to be on rsv on 4/30 in SLC and 5/1 in MSP. Aside from using PCS to swap rsv days, is there a provision for days off for moving? I'm not quite sure logistically how I'd do that otherwise.
04-18-2010, 08:56 AM
veut gagner à la loterie
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: Light Chop
Posts: 23,286
150,000 people combined between Tuscaloosa and Auburn for the games, 60K at AUB and 91K at AL.
I still never understood the fake punt nor how a shovel pass becomes a pick 6. And I think Saban and Tubbs and those that coach like them do their fans arteries any favors when they shut down the offense with a lead and let the defense win the game!
As to Auburn, we're going down the juco route. Worked well in 2000 when we got Rudi Johnson, a human bowling ball. We'll see how the 6'6" 250lb qb does. They're hiding him.
04-18-2010, 08:59 AM
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2009
Position: Motor City Bus Driver
Posts: 22
Some guys are getting pretty good layovers in Europe right now! I noticed that the crew that brought the plane into Prague on Friday are there for 120 hours and counting. Lucky dogs! 48 hours wasn't nearly enough--
I wonder if they've had to go to the airport, only to find that they've been canceled, or if it's been an uninterrupted layover. Any of you guys getting these good deals right now?
I wonder if they've had to go to the airport, only to find that they've been canceled, or if it's been an uninterrupted layover. Any of you guys getting these good deals right now?
Timing IS everything. Captain and I were rerouted on 14th to go home(24/7). We were scheduled to come home from AMS on Friday 16Apr. Our replacements are still there.
It would be fun for a time, 240+ crew members at the hotel and always plenty to do in Amsterdam. But eventually it would get old(and expensive), especially if was at the end of a 12day rotation.
04-18-2010, 09:07 AM
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2009
Position: Motor City Bus Driver
Posts: 22
It will just be 2 pilots like on 330. Night flight going down and watch the sunrise during climb out on way back. Turn on CPDLC aural position report prompt on flight down...just in case.
Great layover.
04-18-2010, 10:32 AM
Underboob King
Joined APC: May 2005
Position: Guppy Commander
Posts: 4,412
I'm hoping for a rematch 
Texas had a good recruitment year also so I'm thinking it should be another great season.
I'm off Thursday night so I'll definitely be watching the draft. I hear Colt Mccoy could end up with the Browns or the rams depending on where Bradford goes. I just hope he gets a spot somewhere where he can be the franchise QB and get the play time.
04-18-2010, 10:45 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: Kickin’ Back
Posts: 6,971
D. Travel Time
1. An eligible pilot will:
a. be released from duty for up to seven days based on the lesser of:
1) one day for each 400 miles or portion thereof between his old residence and his new residence, or
2) one day for each 400 miles or portion thereof between his old base and his new base.
b. receive pay/no credit at a pro rata portion of the ALV for each day off as provided in
1. An eligible pilot will:
a. be released from duty for up to seven days based on the lesser of:
1) one day for each 400 miles or portion thereof between his old residence and his new residence, or
2) one day for each 400 miles or portion thereof between his old base and his new base.
b. receive pay/no credit at a pro rata portion of the ALV for each day off as provided in
Section 6 D. 1. a.
2. In order to be released for relocation, a pilot must make his request to Crew Scheduling at least 15 days prior to the first desired day of travel time.
Denny
Denny
04-18-2010, 11:00 AM
Inventory survival kit ..
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Seeking no jacket required rotations
Posts: 1,069
Our way is the RP takes whomever is on break's seat. Lately I've had captains give up both legs so FOs could get landings. The old standard was CA always flew over and FO flew back. Now it's about 50/50 over or back. Most guys will give you a choice.
I know this has the potential to sound like another food fight, but I think I like our way much better. Being junior I would always be stuck with first break on your system, even if it was my leg. Trying to land in high winds and crappy wx in JFK or London with no sleep would not be safe.
One of my favorite quotes BTW. A true Air Force Vet you are. We have to stick together with all these squids and Jar Heads in this company!
I know this has the potential to sound like another food fight, but I think I like our way much better. Being junior I would always be stuck with first break on your system, even if it was my leg. Trying to land in high winds and crappy wx in JFK or London with no sleep would not be safe.
One of my favorite quotes BTW. A true Air Force Vet you are. We have to stick together with all these squids and Jar Heads in this company!
I'm slightly nicer, on a daylight leg I usually offer the junior guy choice of break. If the junior guy has a currency problem for TO or landing I usually help him out, sometimes by switching breaks, sometimes by keeping breaks but swapping seats at TOC or TOD.
04-18-2010, 11:56 AM
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Position: DTW744B
Posts: 61
Ferd, that is exactly the problem. We don't have a place to wash our tidy whiteys but we know where the cheap beer and wine is.
I don't know if my liver can take much more of this.
Paris 2010. 5 days going on . . . . . . .
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