717 In Seattle!!!??

[Mercyful Fate]

Looks like Delta will be adding new service between Seattle and Bozeman during peak holiday winter travel. Guess what equipment they are using!!!!

Any guesses???

E175....The regional model continues to suffer due to the 717.....

 

[trip]

The 717 had some performance issues getting out of mountain holes as I was told.
More about getting turned around single engine in timely manner with the DC 9 wing.

 

[Freebrd]

WTF gives a shet!

 

[General Lee]

Any guesses at why there are more E175s on the West Coast? The answer: 717s are replacing many of them in DTW. DL gets 40+ 717s this year alone. I've heard rumors of a NYC 717 base, which may fly the NYC Shuttle too. And, Blue 1 in Finland is looking to replace their 9 717s with larger planes. I bet a certain airline might look at those. An extra 9 deployed out West maybe(?) sure would be nice!

The main reason to get as many as possible? DL has had no problem attracting new pilots. How about the Regionals? Not so much. DL wants to keep flying to mid size cities that RJs have been flying to (70 and 76 seaters), but the Regionals are parking 50 seaters and losing pilots to all 3 legacies and some LCCs. Then throw in the new hiring rules, and the Regionals are shrinking. One 717 is the perfect size to replace two larger RJ flights.

My advice to you all: apply to the big 3 and LCCs. Good luck.



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[CX880]

Any guesses at why there are more E175s on the West Coast? The answer: 717s are replacing many of them in DTW. DL gets 40+ 717s this year alone. I've heard rumors of a NYC 717 base, which may fly the NYC Shuttle too. And, Blue 1 in Finland is looking to replace their 9 717s with larger planes. I bet a certain airline might look at those. An extra 9 deployed out West maybe(?) sure would be nice!

The main reason to get as many as possible? DL has had no problem attracting new pilots. How about the Regionals? Not so much. DL wants to keep flying to mid size cities that RJs have been flying to (70 and 76 seaters), but the Regionals are parking 50 seaters and losing pilots to all 3 legacies and some LCCs. Then throw in the new hiring rules, and the Regionals are shrinking. One 717 is the perfect size to replace two larger RJ flights.

My advice to you all: apply to the big 3 and LCCs. Good luck.



Bye Bye---General Lee

Nobody wants your advice.

 

[Erlanger]

Nobody wants your advice.

LMFAO! I found your post so funny. Poor Genital Lee. LOL!

 

[General Lee]

Nobody wants your advice.

It wouldn't help you anyway. There is no way you'd pass an interview.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[General Lee]

LMFAO! I found your post so funny. Poor Genital Lee. LOL!

LOL? Are you laughing about your own situation, or the truth in my post? If so, both are no reason to laugh. Go to your next newhire class and watch the no show percentage. I bet you'll stop laughing. Good luck to you.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Mercyful Fate]

Hook. Line. Sinker.

 

[pilotyip]

Any guesses at why there are more E175s on the West Coast? The answer: 717s are replacing many of them in DTW. DL gets 40+ 717s this year alone. I've heard rumors of a NYC 717 base, which may fly the NYC Shuttle too. And, Blue 1 in Finland is looking to replace their 9 717s with larger planes. I bet a certain airline might look at those. An extra 9 deployed out West maybe(?) sure would be nice!

The main reason to get as many as possible? DL has had no problem attracting new pilots. How about the Regionals? Not so much. DL wants to keep flying to mid size cities that RJs have been flying to (70 and 76 seaters), but the Regionals are parking 50 seaters and losing pilots to all 3 legacies and some LCCs. Then throw in the new hiring rules, and the Regionals are shrinking. One 717 is the perfect size to replace two larger RJ flights.

My advice to you all: apply to the big 3 and LCCs. Good luck.



Bye Bye---General Lee

thanks good post

 

[CX880]

It wouldn't help you anyway. There is no way you'd pass an interview.


Bye Bye---General Lee

You passed the psycho test there, how hard can it be??

 

[Mercyful Fate]

You passed the psycho test there, how hard can it be??

They give psycho tests to fake pilots that fly Delta planes on flight sim?

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Visual: Glee hunched over a picture of a 717 in his moms basement punishing his unit like there is no tomorrow....

 

[redflyer65]

Nobody wants your advice.

Absolutely.

He's a legend in his own mind. That's about it. I'm sure he's very popular in St George.

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Visual: Glee hunched over a picture of a 717 in his moms basement punishing his unit like there is no tomorrow....

He's just getting ready....

Haven't you heard???












Delta, is getting a whole lot of 717's!!!!!uke:

 

[XPOO]

40+ 717s?! I don't believe it. Where's your proof?

 

[Erlanger]

LOL? Are you laughing about your own situation, or the truth in my post? If so, both are no reason to laugh. Go to your next newhire class and watch the no show percentage. I bet you'll stop laughing. Good luck to you.


Bye Bye---General Lee

You really are full of yourself and delusional. How else would you describe yourself? (I need a good laugh.... again. Eagerly awaiting your reply.)

 

[Mookie]

This argument resembles a 3rd place finisher at the special Olympics.

 

[General Lee]

40+ 717s?! I don't believe it. Where's your proof?

From the Q1 conference call, from RA himself:

"Our fleet strategy is a good example of prudent capital deployment. In addition to 19 new 737-900s this year, which were cash flow positive day one, we?ll take delivery of 42 717s this year. These aircraft have at least 12 to 20 years of useful life and a cost substantially less than $10 million a copy without a dollar of upfront investments by Delta to bring them into the fleet. This approach to refleeting will drive margin expansion at a lower capital cost. This strategy has produced a 16.4% return on invested capital for Delta over the last 12 months."


Hey Xpoo, what's up with the E120 routes going bye bye at PDX, the PDX to LAX route being chopped for UAL, and losing the BFL to LAX flying? I'd bet they aren't seeing enough pilots to hire, and consolidating people for your incoming E175s. All of the Regionals will have those problems soon. Good luck!



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[General Lee]

This argument resembles a 3rd place finisher at the special Olympics.

And you obviously didn't even medal....


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[XPOO]

From the Q1 conference call, from RA himself:

"Our fleet strategy is a good example of prudent capital deployment. In addition to 19 new 737-900s this year, which were cash flow positive day one, we?ll take delivery of 42 717s this year. These aircraft have at least 12 to 20 years of useful life and a cost substantially less than $10 million a copy without a dollar of upfront investments by Delta to bring them into the fleet. This approach to refleeting will drive margin expansion at a lower capital cost. This strategy has produced a 16.4% return on invested capital for Delta over the last 12 months."


Hey Xpoo, what's up with the E120 routes going bye bye at PDX, the PDX to LAX route being chopped for UAL, and losing the BFL to LAX flying? I'd bet they aren't seeing enough pilots to hire, and consolidating people for your incoming E175s. All of the Regionals will have those problems soon. Good luck!



Bye Bye---General Lee

Company is not going to compete against itself just to fly an E-120. If Delta wants to pay us to fly those same routes with a bigger aircraft who am I to argue with them?

I know where the EMBs are going, you dont, and unfortunately for you I can't say anything about it until its official. But don't worry, there are new markets out there.

 

[XPOO]

General,

This basically says the same thing I did, except that its in your favorite format:

Fresno Yosemite International Airport officials learned of SkyWest's decision from The Bee when a reporter contacted the airport for reaction to the news.

Kevin Meikle, the city's director of aviation, said he was surprised by the decision, but was confident another airline would make up those lost seats.

"We know that Las Vegas is our No. 1 destination," he said. "Who knows if this is a market that's really underperforming for them, or if United believes there's another area where they can better use those aircraft."

 

[Mercyful Fate]

Copy. Paste. Repeat.

 

[Mercyful Fate]

From the Q1 conference call, from RA himself:

"Our fleet strategy is a good example of prudent capital deployment. In addition to 19 new 737-900s this year, which were cash flow positive day one, we?ll take delivery of 42 717s this year. These aircraft have at least 12 to 20 years of useful life and a cost substantially less than $10 million a copy without a dollar of upfront investments by Delta to bring them into the fleet. This approach to refleeting will drive margin expansion at a lower capital cost. This strategy has produced a 16.4% return on invested capital for Delta over the last 12 months."


Hey Xpoo, what's up with the E120 routes going bye bye at PDX, the PDX to LAX route being chopped for UAL, and losing the BFL to LAX flying? I'd bet they aren't seeing enough pilots to hire, and consolidating people for your incoming E175s. All of the Regionals will have those problems soon. Good luck!



Bye Bye---General Lee

Genital, there is a nice little thread on the majors forum about Delta contract talk. Noticed you have not joined into that discussion, but would rather jabber with a dispatcher about EMB's being cut in some markets. Yet more proof you are not a Delta pilot. When you cannot cut and paste and quote others, you are dead in the water. When it comes to real nitty gritty discussion about real issues, nothing but crickets. Back to your 88 717's and 50 seaters going to the sand banter.

 

[General Lee]

Genital, there is a nice little thread on the majors forum about Delta contract talk. Noticed you have not joined into that discussion, but would rather jabber with a dispatcher about EMB's being cut in some markets. Yet more proof you are not a Delta pilot. When you cannot cut and paste and quote others, you are dead in the water. When it comes to real nitty gritty discussion about real issues, nothing but crickets. Back to your 88 717's and 50 seaters going to the sand banter.

The Contract TA has already been approved (by ALPA), nothing can be added. The 717 issue is still ongoing, and really getting good. Did you read how much RA likes the 717 in his quote? He is looking for more.

Btw, did you see the mainline growth going on in SEA? Looks like nonstops to Maui, Cabo, and Puerta Vallarta are upcoming. Fannnnnntastic.



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Mercyful Fate]

The Contract TA has already been approved (by ALPA), nothing can be added. The 717 issue is still ongoing, and really getting good. Did you read how much RA likes the 717 in his quote? He is looking for more.

Btw, did you see the mainline growth going on in SEA? Looks like nonstops to Maui, Cabo, and Puerta Vallarta are upcoming. Fannnnnntastic.



Bye Bye---General Lee

Who freaking cares? Oh wait, someone who flies a desk for Delta and probably has some sort of "look how many miles I have non-rev'd this year" contest with other numbskulls like yourself. Typical behavior with your type. Geek in real life, and uses forums like this to paint a life you wish you had.

 

[General Lee]

Who freaking cares? Oh wait, someone who flies a desk for Delta and probably has some sort of "look how many miles I have non-rev'd this year" contest with other numbskulls like yourself. Typical behavior with your type. Geek in real life, and uses forums like this to paint a life you wish you had.

Ahahahaha! You continue to lose. Nice thread, that RA answered in his quote during the Q1 conference call. You never deal with the issues, instead trying to show who I might be on an anonymous board. Loooozer!



Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Mercyful Fate]

Ahahahaha! You continue to lose. Nice thread, that RA answered in his quote during the Q1 conference call. You never deal with the issues, instead trying to show who I might be on an anonymous board. Loooozer!



Bye Bye---General Lee

So, how many non rev miles you chalked up this year so far?

 

[filejw]

The 717 had some performance issues getting out of mountain holes as I was told.
More about getting turned around single engine in timely manner with the DC 9 wing.

We never had a problem with older DC 9's in BZN....