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[hou757]

So does this JAL deal mean hiring for Delta?

 

[Superpilot92]

if this plays out like many believe it will, we're going to have to hire this fall. Going to get real interesting very soon. :beer:

 

[exeagle]

Now we know why NWA is going to train 30 crews a month on the 744 for the next 18 months! YIKES!!!!

Where did you get this number? Hope you're right. Are we definitely getting a new 747 sim??

 

[Superpilot92]

Where did you get this number? Hope you're right. Are we definitely getting a new 747 sim??

supposedly that and another A-330 sim to be installed this spring

 

[jonjuan]

I'm no expert here, but I would put the 88/90's in MSP and DTW, close the MEM DC-9 base, then move all the -9's to ATL. Then I'd put a -9 on every route that Airtran flies with a 717.

If so, you might want to put XM radio and internet on those -9's to compete.

 

[Superpilot92]

I'm no expert here, but I would put the 88/90's in MSP and DTW, close the MEM DC-9 base, then move all the -9's to ATL. Then I'd put a -9 on every route that Airtran flies with a 717.

The problem with that is that all the -9 flights out of MEM are pretty much full. They could shift through passengers through other bases but MEM works and I dont see them shutting down MEM. In fact they've been adding routes unlike CVG. I see CVG being cut even more and MEM growing. They are about to expand the Terminal after they finish the new tower which is almost complete. Time will tell

 

[ACL65PILOT]

So does this JAL deal mean hiring for Delta?

They really do not need to hire this year. The only reason to do it, is to be prepped for next year. There will not be too many major changes that they can make to the summer 2010 sked. Maybe a few more cities in Asia, but it appears that may be set.

As Monster is stating:
Wavering on a DFW base, and putting 90's all up North. Who knows it changes hourly some times.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Must be why RA said, "No. Never," when asked about a DFW base at a recent on-line chat.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Must be why RA said, "No. Never," when asked about a DFW base at a recent on-line chat.

Maybe, but as lawyer do they answer the question, No never a hub. Does not mean a virtual base, fa only base, super-focus city etc. The answer always depends on the question asked.

Next bid or not at all is what many have stated.

 

[Griswold]

They really do not need to hire this year. The only reason to do it, is to be prepped for next year. There will not be too many major changes that they can make to the summer 2010 sked. Maybe a few more cities in Asia, but it appears that may be set.

As Monster is stating:
Wavering on a DFW base, and putting 90's all up North. Who knows it changes hourly some times.

So what planes flying out of DFW?

 

[ACL65PILOT]

So what planes flying out of DFW?

MD-90s

 

[Pogue Mahone]

If so, you might want to put XM radio and internet on those -9's to compete.

the -9??? They would have to add an electrical system first...

:laugh:

 

[Monster Buck]

the 9 avg. about one hour above 10,000, no point in it. It is barely worth the money on the 88 except for the business class.

 

[SpauldingSmails]

the -9??? They would have to add an electrical system first...

:laugh:

No no, it was merely a typo the A and X keys are nearby, I'm sure he meant AM Radio.

 

[Truckdriver]

If so, you might want to put XM radio and internet on those -9's to compete.

I think the -9's are getting WIFI, and who really cares about XM Radio. 98% of everyone who flies has an IPOD that has what they want to listen to already on it. XM stinks and won't be around in a few years because it costs billions of $$ to put satelites into space to do something you can do with the internet for nothing.