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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.

 

[FUZZO]

So what planes flying out of DFW?

Do not count on DFW being an immediate thing if it was gonna happen

 

[FUZZO]

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:

So If what the news is reporting that JAL would retire their Widebodies, don't you think they still got to connect the medium and small range stuff to something? How will that fit into things?

 

[FUZZO]

MD-90s

I wonder if something larger could also be in the mix? or smaller?

 

[FUZZO]

So does this JAL deal mean hiring for Delta?

If memory serves me, I think someone mentioned just what might be Delta's target for total pilots? Can't remember where I saw it but maybe someone can find it.

 

[FUZZO]

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

Now this sounds like we are getting more 747s. The tea leaves seem to lead to it being some of JAL's maybe?

 

[FUZZO]

OOOOOOO, AMR is gonna be P.O.ed. Their presence in the Pacific just went down the drain.

Moral of the story....don't outsource mission critical items. That goes for everyone.

Watch out ALK, you're now in play. Good luck.

Nu

I am thinking we don't care what AMR thinks and would be happy to go after them. That may well be what is going on.

 

[FUZZO]

All of the press releases from Japan seem to indicate that Japan Airlines will be shedding the wide body international flying and focusing on their domestic operation. This leads to the appearance that the flying goes to SkyTeam members of which DAL would probably be a significant beneficiary of.

 

[FmrFreightDog]

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

:laugh:

We have genetically over-engineered hampsters. They can take it.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I wonder if something larger could also be in the mix? or smaller?

How about C, both.

We got lots of irons in the fire these days. In three years it will make or break this company. With what these things are, I am going with the former by a long margin.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

If memory serves me, I think someone mentioned just what might be Delta's target for total pilots? Can't remember where I saw it but maybe someone can find it.

A while back I was told 18500 by 2020.(like three years ago) If that happened I may pass out.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I am thinking we don't care what AMR thinks and would be happy to go after them. That may well be what is going on.

Yep, us going after then will force the dominoes in this industry to fall, consolidation to finally happen and profitability to return. It is necessary and we are on a roll. He who moves first generally wins.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Now this sounds like we are getting more 747s. The tea leaves seem to lead to it being some of JAL's maybe?

Any jet flown by DAL pilots is a good thing. Next few months will be telling.

 

[Superpilot92]

A while back I was told 18500 by 2020.(like three years ago) If that happened I may pass out.

:beer:

 

[ACL65PILOT]

:beer:

If this ever were the case, some of it would be through an acquisition or another merger. (add DCI to our list and that get really close)

 

[NuGuy]

A while back I was told 18500 by 2020.(like three years ago) If that happened I may pass out.

I was told 15,000 by someone in the know, and they said it with a straight face.

But you know how it goes....lies are told with a straight face...it's the truth that's told with a dismissive giggle.

Nu