Delta CVG ER

[another cfii]

Pilot crew base opens and closes at Delta like lemonade stands. I think it took less than 6-8 months from the time they announce the closure of DFW until they moved us out of there. At least I hope they would consider CVG as a "virtual" base of some sort, alleviating the pain yet suffered by the local guys. The folks there are truly the gem of the whole system. It's always a pleasure going thru CVG.

 

[lakemead1]

Pilot crew base opens and closes at Delta like lemonade stands. I think it took less than 6-8 months from the time they announce the closure of DFW until they moved us out of there. At least I hope they would consider CVG as a "virtual" base of some sort, alleviating the pain yet suffered by the local guys. The folks there are truly the gem of the whole system. It's always a pleasure going thru CVG.

I'll second that! I may not want to be based there but the people there make it a whole lot better.

 

[samballs]

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=77428.blog

 

[Superpilot92]

Anyone heard any rumors about 88's going to MEM? I heard it a few months back and can only hope that it has a chance of being true. Be nice since I'm looking to get kicked out of CVG soon :erm:.

I havent heard a word about 88's in MEM. What i have heard is that the MSP DC9 base may close once the -90's start showing up and then the MSP DC9 aircraft may be shifted down to MEM to cover the DC9 30/40's that are leaving since alot of flying in MEM is done with the 30/40's. We'll see.

Side not though, We no longer have MX in MEM as it was all sent down to ATL, parts and all. Contract MX in MEM from now on :erm:

 

[jonjuan]

Cvg

it's about time to get some Skyline chili for a good colon cleansing...

 

[samballs]

it's about time to get some Skyline chili for a good colon cleansing...

It is not Chili only people from CVG think that is chili, it really is Sh!t

 

[ACL65PILOT]

The PIT-CDG leg is flown by a ATL crew on a six day.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

They are openly talking about the SEA ER base again. I think that half of the plans on this last AE have shifted again.

We will wait and see what the SEPT AE looks like......

As for hiring, still getting strong whiffs of Mid-Summer with a real ramp up early next year. Time will tell of course.

 

[lakemead1]

They are openly talking about the SEA ER base again. I think that half of the plans on this last AE have shifted again.

We will wait and see what the SEPT AE looks like......

As for hiring, still getting strong whiffs of Mid-Summer with a real ramp up early next year. Time will tell of course.

Doesn't the hiring depend on the JAL deal? That's been pretty quiet this week.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Doesn't the hiring depend on the JAL deal? That's been pretty quiet this week.

how many but not if. Marketing wants more international for summer.

 

[xjpilot]

how many but not if. Marketing wants more international for summer.

Summer of 2010 or 2011?

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Wants more this summer, and we probably will be pulling jets out of storage for 2011.

 

[Jet Wash]

The SEA 7ER is up in the air now pending JAL deal results. Will probably grow as a A-330 base if JAL hookup happens. Even more unkowns now til JAL's decision. Heard news related to the 744 training rumor, (30 crews a month) Boeing getting 6-8 744's ready to deliver to DAL as initial 787 delay penalty payment. All new seats/TV's etc..in the fleet being paid by Boeing. Hope it is true.....

Think about what u r saying. U think Boeing is just going to throw in 6-8 744's with new interiors & inflight entertainment just because they are late on 787? Ain't going to happen.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Think about what u r saying. U think Boeing is just going to throw in 6-8 744's with new interiors & inflight entertainment just because they are late on 787? Ain't going to happen.

Wanna bet? They owe DAL millions of dollars. Actually hundreds of millions. There are at least for that DAL would love to get rid of. Whether DAL bites is another story.

The marketing guys are stating that they want at least 25 744's to make the fleet work for em.

 

[samballs]

If you are not living in CVG area, have you checked out the cheap real estate prices in the Detroit area yet? The "8-Mile" area is particularly attractive...

The people of CVG think Detroit is another country. People of CVG think DAY is a vacation spot