Delta contract

[Linedriver]

Saw on a publication the other day that the pilot group will be negotiating with a 'healthy airline' for the next contract. First time in 10 years.

Anyone with some kind of insight/guess as to what this might mean?

(It's a slow night in Savannah.)

 

[Raoul Duke]

probably concessions

 

[Ad Lib]

Delta can now afford to buy bigger and better RJ's to replace the ones they just blew 21 Billion on.

 

[Hamfighter]

Let's not go into contract negotiations with a defeatist attitude.

You take THE BEST contract, work rules and scope clause in the industry, and you add XX%. I believe, without a doubt, that Southwest is the standard where we must begin.

And we have to go for EVERYTHING...hourly rates, work rules, monthly guarantee (both for line-holders and reserve), and scope.

All the debate seems to be on what's more important - pay or scope.
But, as I posted on a similar thread, "the correct answer is BOTH.

Southwest has the highest pay and no regionals...'both' is a viable option.
Let's not forfeit before the game begins!

We have GIVEN up pay, retirement and flying. When asked 'What's most important,' the answer is:

D. All of the above."

 

[Hamfighter]

Let's not forget the big deal that monthly guarantee is!
There is a huge difference between the 70 hour guarantee for a reserve pilot at Delta vs. the 79 hour guarantee at Southwest!

 

[Flyer1015]

Healthy airline? When was the last time Delta actually made a profit? (Include the "Special Items", not excluding the special items....)

 

[Flyer1015]

That 32.5% is gone and never coming back. $320/hr 777 CA? You wish!

 

[GogglesPisano]

Healthy airline? When was the last time Delta actually made a profit? (Include the "Special Items", not excluding the special items....)

Q2. Q3 will supposedly be the biggest in Delta history.

Delta Air Lines Announces $549 Million Profit Excluding Special Items
Company Reports GAAP Profit of $467 Million
Jul 19, 2010
ATLANTA, July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the June 2010 quarter. Key points include:
Delta's net income for the June 2010 quarter was $549 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, excluding special items(1). This is a $748 million improvement year over year.
Delta's net income was $467 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the June 2010 quarter.
Results include $90 million in profit sharing expense, in recognition of Delta employees' achievements toward meeting the company's financial targets.
Delta generated more than $1 billion in operating cash flow and ended the June 2010 quarter with $6.0 billion in unrestricted liquidity.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO )
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"Delta's profit this quarter is our best result in a decade and proof that our plan has positioned us well as the economy begins its recovery," said Richard Anderson, Delta's chief executive officer. "These results would not have been possible without the dedication and determination of Delta people. We're happy to recognize our employees' contributions with $90 million in profit sharing."
Revenue Environment
Delta's operating revenue grew $1.2 billion, or 17% in the June 2010 quarter compared to the 2009 quarter.
Passenger revenue increased 19%, or $1.1 billion, compared to the prior year period on 1% lower capacity. Passenger unit revenue (PRASM) increased 19.4%, driven by a 17% improvement in yield and a 1.9 point improvement in load factor.
Cargo revenue increased 22%, or $38 million, on higher cargo volume and yield.
Other, net revenue increased 3%, or $24 million, primarily due to increased baggage fees.

 

[B727Driver]

Delta can now afford to buy bigger and better RJ's to replace the ones they just blew 21 Billion on.

Here's your chance to shine ScopeoutRJ's. Results count, your flaming BS doesn't. Don't let us down.

 

[Tanker Clown]

A healthy company can probably squeeze out more money out of their pilots. What's DALPA's opener? Let me guess, 25% pay cuts?

I'm embarrassed for Delta pilots. They used to be professionals.