Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
04-10-2012, 06:54 AM
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The phone fits in my pants pocket just fine. I never put my phone in my shirt pocket. The phone is wide, but fairly thin. I never have a phone in my pocket while flying. I tend to put it in my small duffel bag while flying. While it is in my pocket, it fits comfortably. I always had an Otter Box case for my iPhones, but haven't found one for the Galaxy Note yet. I do have a Speck brand case for it with a screen protector on it, and it works well especially if you're wearing jeans because the case is smooth hard plastic so it easily moves in and out of your pocket. I'll be looking for an Otter Box soon, as I've always preferred those cases.
The size takes a week or so to get used to, but I can now text with one hand. I like the phone very much. I'm on reserve, so I enjoy the stylus pen and memo function. I take screenshots of my schedule coming off X days and make notes of no short call assignments. It's a nice function to be able to write on the screenshot. I also enjoy being able to access flash files, and I think the GPS/map function is better then on the iPhone 4. I'm enjoying the Android based phone so far, and my first 2 smartphones were both iPhones.
The size takes a week or so to get used to, but I can now text with one hand. I like the phone very much. I'm on reserve, so I enjoy the stylus pen and memo function. I take screenshots of my schedule coming off X days and make notes of no short call assignments. It's a nice function to be able to write on the screenshot. I also enjoy being able to access flash files, and I think the GPS/map function is better then on the iPhone 4. I'm enjoying the Android based phone so far, and my first 2 smartphones were both iPhones.
Thanks for all the info. I also have games available on flash I would like to watch and have to bring my laptop as I am unable on either the iPad or iPhone. You would think a company approaching .75 Trillion market cap could work the flash issue out. Other than that and the issues we've had on my wife's 4s, we've been happy with Apple.
04-10-2012, 07:03 AM
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Yes I saw that post also. Thanks again. I'll probably give the note a go. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't like carrying a brick around in my pocket with the case.
04-10-2012, 08:13 AM
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Now Boyd is jumping in:
(FYI he has been a cheerleader for scope loosening in the past, championing the regionals, but is changing his tune...)
Cheers
George
(FYI he has been a cheerleader for scope loosening in the past, championing the regionals, but is changing his tune...)
The Writing's In The Sky & At The Fuel Pump:
The Regional Airline Era Is Long Gone
It makes no real difference how much labor will give in concessions. It really makes little difference how much more - if any - a major airline can be cajoled in to paying more for lift. It makes almost no difference how much slack can be won from lenders. The facts are clear:
more here
The Regional Airline Era Is Long Gone
It makes no real difference how much labor will give in concessions. It really makes little difference how much more - if any - a major airline can be cajoled in to paying more for lift. It makes almost no difference how much slack can be won from lenders. The facts are clear:
more here
George
04-10-2012, 08:20 AM
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The regionals are in trouble. They simply will not get the FFD long term contracts that were the gravy train of the last decade. With costs passed on to them, not even their low labor costs can save them.
04-10-2012, 08:52 AM
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Thanks for all the info. I also have games available on flash I would like to watch and have to bring my laptop as I am unable on either the iPad or iPhone. You would think a company approaching .75 Trillion market cap could work the flash issue out. Other than that and the issues we've had on my wife's 4s, we've been happy with Apple.
04-10-2012, 08:58 AM
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I hope so. It seems to make sense from both a personnel and cost standpoint. As a commuter, I get tired of flying RJ's to work, especially with seats being maxed out quite often. Plus "Delta Airlines flight XXXX operated by Compass/Skywest/Pinnacle/etc.". It's not a Delta Airlines flight.
04-10-2012, 08:59 AM
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Indoc Question...
Ok, I've searched but my icrew kung fu is pretty weak. Can anyone give me a hint as to where we can find our current sick pay amount? I thought VTS would do it, but it's coming up blank.
04-10-2012, 09:05 AM
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I recently flew with a captain who was diagnosed with cancer back in 2007 and given 6 months to live back then. His wife got him to go to the Mayo Clinic for experimental surgery. It was very painful, but he is cancer-free this day. The reason I mention this is that the FAA permanently removed his medical, but following the successful recovery after 18 months, ALPA successfully lobbied the FAA to reinstate his medical. I am no ALPA apologist, and this captain is not happy with many things ALPA does, but he stated that were it not for ALPA, he would not be flying today.
BTW, this captain never has a bad day, because each day is like a gift, and he'll tell you that. Really enjoyed flying with him.
BTW, this captain never has a bad day, because each day is like a gift, and he'll tell you that. Really enjoyed flying with him.
04-10-2012, 09:12 AM
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04-10-2012, 09:19 AM
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Yep. That did it. Thought I looked there already. Thanks Johnso.
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