Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
12-31-2011, 02:37 PM
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,730
Re. Rumors; of all the rumors I've heard over the years, 50% of the F/A rumors have turned out to be true, while 50% of the Pilot rumors have turned out to be false!
And 60% of the time, it works every time!
And 90% of winning is 50% preparation.
And when ever a DALPA guy has told me, "Don't worry, they would NEVER do that..."
They do it.
I have long tried to figure out why the F/A's seem to have better intel, and sooner, than the Pilots. My guess is, they have more and better friends in Marketing and as we all know, Marketing drives this airline. That's why our A/E's always take another 4-6 weeks to come out!
I have stopped trying to use any logic or reason when it comes to what airplanes fly out of what basses. I think most of the people in Marketing are married to PTC Realators and to them, "Change is good".
12-31-2011, 02:47 PM
The Brown Dot +1
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: 777B
Posts: 7,775
Somebody please define security in today's reality.
It really wasn't that hard. I had just come back to Delta off Furlough in 2007 and we moved to a small town (just outside the big town we used to live in, still not a bad drive to the Airport for my commute to LA). When we moved here we could have afforded to buy a house BUT the home we were renting was selling for $225,000 and we rented for $900/month. I didn't feel secure about my job, the housing market and these particular homes (or similar smaller or larger homes in the area in proportion). The home would have cost $1200-1300/month + 60-80/month HOA. Made no sense. We finally bought last summer (our rent in the same home had dropped to $800) a beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA single story 1700 sq. ft. end townhome for $125,000 (Less than half original purchase price new in 2007). Nothing down and 4.75% money gives us an $805/month PITI mortgage and $160 HOA. Even if something happens we can stay in this house. I've done OK on some homes and not so well on others but both decisions (Rent in 2007 and Buy in 2011) were no brainers.
It really wasn't that hard. I had just come back to Delta off Furlough in 2007 and we moved to a small town (just outside the big town we used to live in, still not a bad drive to the Airport for my commute to LA). When we moved here we could have afforded to buy a house BUT the home we were renting was selling for $225,000 and we rented for $900/month. I didn't feel secure about my job, the housing market and these particular homes (or similar smaller or larger homes in the area in proportion). The home would have cost $1200-1300/month + 60-80/month HOA. Made no sense. We finally bought last summer (our rent in the same home had dropped to $800) a beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA single story 1700 sq. ft. end townhome for $125,000 (Less than half original purchase price new in 2007). Nothing down and 4.75% money gives us an $805/month PITI mortgage and $160 HOA. Even if something happens we can stay in this house. I've done OK on some homes and not so well on others but both decisions (Rent in 2007 and Buy in 2011) were no brainers.
12-31-2011, 03:06 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: Legacy FO
Posts: 4,105
Rumor is the 320 will be picking up A LOT more of the MD88 flying in NYC. 320 assume both Shuttle routes. However, nothing was said about the 88s leaving. My source did say to expect them to pick up more transcons with the stopover in Minn and Atlanta turns.
12-31-2011, 03:30 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2010
Position: window seat
Posts: 12,544
So that leaves only the Chicago shuttle flown by Frontier. Cool.
12-31-2011, 04:07 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: Legacy FO
Posts: 4,105
Yes, BOS and DCA. That's what was said. Will it happen? Time will tell.
12-31-2011, 05:18 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: Urban chicken rancher.
Posts: 6,070
Happy New Years Homies! I'm off to fly for the next 9 days. If you're DH'ing, JS'ing or flying on non-rev, you'd better say hi. Let's make 2012 a year to celebrate at DAL!
12-31-2011, 05:59 PM
Back on TDY
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: 747-400 Captain
Posts: 12,487
12-31-2011, 06:53 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: LAX ERA
Posts: 3,457
If you any other APC bubbas have a MSP layover let me know, beers are on the new premium wide body boy
Ferd
PS Actually enjoying school! The A330 rocks
12-31-2011, 06:56 PM
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Welcome to the bus world, Ferd!
Buzz- I hope you have a great trip! Let me know if you bounce through ATL and I'll help you carry the football for a few.
Happy New Year all! Here's to a blessed year, big pay raises, a profitable company, and scope recapture! (not necessarily in order
)
Buzz- I hope you have a great trip! Let me know if you bounce through ATL and I'll help you carry the football for a few.
Happy New Year all! Here's to a blessed year, big pay raises, a profitable company, and scope recapture! (not necessarily in order
)
12-31-2011, 07:02 PM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Boeing 757 First Officer and Cessna 182H financier
Posts: 106
Happy New Year everyone from a lurker! Anyone know if the "to remain nameless" hotel in Anchorage has ESPN? There is this little football game I want to watch on Monday.
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