I stand by my quotes. And when I say that history may not repeat itself, I am referring to the "LCC" and Southwest. You ought not feel any safer at JetBlue. Look at what just happened to the Airtran pilots. The new Delta is different. And so is the new United and soon American. They no longer...
Those 10,000 number lists aren't that big when you consider what the lists looked like at peak before bankruptcies and consolidation. Never in airline history has there been so much change as there has been in the last few years. When you consider the number of retirements coming those lists...
Tailhookah,
Don't you think that international exposure can also be a benefit, like portfolio diversification? What if something were to happen domestically? We'd all be hosed.
I left JetBlue in 07 to go to Delta. Had I stayed, I'd be Captain at JetBlue but when I look at where I should...
I'm looking forward to leaving the 88 and going to the 717. It's going to feel like a brand new airplane and I might even be more senior. I'm betting that after several come on line that the flying will look very different than the dc9.
No Bill, I don't want a brawl. I want to see if you will insult me to my face the way you insult people on this board with your big mouth. But you don't do it to people's face because you are an insecure chickensh!t. I'd love to meet you in the crew lounge just to see who you are, although I...
PM from Bill Lundberg
Tough guy?
Hey tough guy....
Throttle back with the face-to-face talk. You are all about huffing and puffing behind a keyboard, so cut the BS and hike up your skirt Nancy.
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Bill,
You're insulting, ignorant and have a brain defect. No need to PM me...
No, I didn't say that, you idiot. I am an American with siblings and ancestors that fought in defense of Canada and the United States. I would like to meet you face to face, you degenerate POS. ...eh? Your probably wear carpet on your head and around your mouth.
Growing up in Canada, I became accustomed to lackluster healthcare. 36 hour waits in the ER, or waiting a year for an MRI? How about driving your family around in a Yaris because the gas is too expensive? Oh, and good luck finding a decent flying job. The safety net is just above ground level...
There are a lot of Delta people who are thinking the same way. The DPA now has 5/6 the required cards for a vote.
Also, few people seem to mention the value that in-sourcing gives our company. Instead of being restricted to 76 seats, the company could trade 50s for crj1000s or C-series in any...
My point is that if the company is going to buy 70 new crj900s anyways, the crj1000 probably only costs a little more and has lower seat mile costs. Those lower seat mile costs could partially cover the higher pilot costs. The C series would have even lower seat mile costs.
General, Thanks for taking the time to disect the TA and provide your insight. I tend to agree with you that 76 seaters can't be as efficiently flown at mainline. But, let's think outside the box, for a second. If we trade 50s for bigger Bombardiers to be flown at mainline, they won't be 76...
I just can't bring myself to vote yes. Small pay rate increases would be easier to accept if they left profit sharing alone. ALV+ 15 for reserves, would be acceptable if it was optional. More 76 seaters would be acceptable if they came to mainline.
There are just a few too many concessions...
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