Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
07-10-2009, 12:23 PM
#9911
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What aircraft do you see moving around? My original thought was that the main synergies would come from cross-fleeting, and from reducing credit time. I heard the #1 synergy to be gained in the merger was in fact the elimination of deadheads on B744 to NRT, by B-757 crews that flew beyond. So I would think 7ER's to the Pacific would be a given.
I imagined A330's would also show up in ATL and JFK, and 7ER's would backfill in DTW and MSP.
Beyond that, I don't know what narrow-body moves make sense, but I had always envisioned a lot of movement, and a lot of emphasis on reduced deadheads.
Your thoughts?
07-10-2009, 12:25 PM
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If a pilot, on his own initiative, decides to bid for a base after the merger, that is his own prerogative, and he has to assume the costs of that move. Just because a base is "new" to you, it doesn't mean you have to bid it. You make a choice, you assume the responsibility of that choice.
07-10-2009, 12:28 PM
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I am sorry but that interpretation is ridiculous. The purpose of a paid move is to reimburse pilots for moves at the company convenience. If they open a new base, that is the company's prerogative, and they need to pay pilots that move to a new location. If they displace pilots then that is the company's prerogative and they need to pay pilots to move to a new location.
If a pilot, on his own initiative, decides to bid for a base after the merger, that is his own prerogative, and he has to assume the costs of that move. Just because a base is "new" to you, it doesn't mean you have to bid it. You make a choice, you assume the responsibility of that choice.
If a pilot, on his own initiative, decides to bid for a base after the merger, that is his own prerogative, and he has to assume the costs of that move. Just because a base is "new" to you, it doesn't mean you have to bid it. You make a choice, you assume the responsibility of that choice.
07-10-2009, 12:42 PM
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Everyone makes mistakes or has a misunderstanding of the question. You're doing a good job ACL, I love reading your posts, keep it up.
07-10-2009, 12:53 PM
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I am sorry but that interpretation is ridiculous. The purpose of a paid move is to reimburse pilots for moves at the company convenience. If they open a new base, that is the company's prerogative, and they need to pay pilots that move to a new location. If they displace pilots then that is the company's prerogative and they need to pay pilots to move to a new location.
If a pilot, on his own initiative, decides to bid for a base after the merger, that is his own prerogative, and he has to assume the costs of that move. Just because a base is "new" to you, it doesn't mean you have to bid it. You make a choice, you assume the responsibility of that choice.
If a pilot, on his own initiative, decides to bid for a base after the merger, that is his own prerogative, and he has to assume the costs of that move. Just because a base is "new" to you, it doesn't mean you have to bid it. You make a choice, you assume the responsibility of that choice.
I guess I can see the union making it this way to discourage people from moving south. Fact is I am not going to move to any exiting base.
I understand your take on this I just disagree with it. It appears that is the way the union and the company see it too.
07-10-2009, 12:59 PM
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I'm going to vote that if it is a new category to all this might apply.
ie:
MSP -88/-90
ATL - A330
SEA-- 7ER
07-10-2009, 01:05 PM
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I know it is an exaggeration, but with your interpretation the company would be liable for thousands and thousands of moves since everyone's bases/equipment will be new to the other...I'm not buying it, and either would mgmt.
I'm going to vote that if it is a new category to all this might apply.
ie:
MSP -88/-90
ATL - A330
SEA-- 7ER
I'm going to vote that if it is a new category to all this might apply.
ie:
MSP -88/-90
ATL - A330
SEA-- 7ER
I am not trying to start a fight here, I just see it as a new base for me.
07-10-2009, 01:07 PM
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It is clear that I misinterpreted the contract.
07-10-2009, 01:11 PM
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I agree with the previous poster though that with so many people using the word of ACL as gospel it's easy to get facts & opinions mixed up.
It's definitely clear this is your opinion now. Gracias. Keep up the good work.
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