Delta details planned capacity cuts

[whatitdoing?]

Just my thoughts!

Yes, plans are changing, but not to the point of mainline reductions in staffing(pilot). I too scratch my head at this. Fact is that DAL has waited too long to furlough. They should have started in Sept. Now with the summer 09 ramp up a few months away, they are going to have a very hard time displacing and furloughing get people where they need to be. Kind of caught on that one. It is not to say that they could not let a few 100 go, but the cost would be quite great.
From what I have been told it takes two years on furlough to break even. With the jets coming, it is easier for them to carry the pilot cost in the short term.
Of course everyone could be lying and they will announce furloughs next week. I am not loosing any sleep though.

Believe me, furloughing a few THOUSAND will not be a huge dent after this merger is complete. It's not that I don't like you ACL65PILOT, it's your speculation and "Delta can lick the milk off my balls" attitude. I find most of your "info" as being somewhat accurate but biased in the sense that you're at the bottom of the Delta list and bending the truth in favor of your situation. Also the fact that you're literally posting every few minutes all day and all night long. I actually don't think you have a life, but that doesn't mean I don't respect your opinion. Don't take it personally, you bash me too. In the end, I wish you the best of luck with everything. I won't put you on the ignore list. Friendly poking doesn't hurt anyone...........loser.

 

[whatitdoing?]

ACL - don't let him get to you. Most readers really appreciate your insights.

What is this, a "former CRJ" support group? ACL65 has a pair, let him step up and defend himself.

 

[WSurf]

Also the fact that you're literally posting every few minutes all day and all night long. I actually don't think you have a life, but that doesn't mean I don't respect your opinion.

He's only at 2.93 posts a day. Not bad when you consider that Gen Lee is just about 6 posts a day.

 

[whatitdoing?]

More like hope, rather than speculation.

I didn't see this post before, so I'm happy to see you admit that most of your responses are based on HOPE, rather than opinion based on fact. I'm just saying.......

 

[PuffDriver]

Believe me, furloughing a few THOUSAND will not be a huge dent after this merger is complete. It's not that I don't like you ACL65PILOT, it's your speculation and "Delta can lick the milk off my balls" attitude. I find most of your "info" as being somewhat accurate but biased in the sense that you're at the bottom of the Delta list and bending the truth in favor of your situation. Also the fact that you're literally posting every few minutes all day and all night long. I actually don't think you have a life, but that doesn't mean I don't respect your opinion. Don't take it personally, you bash me too. In the end, I wish you the best of luck with everything. I won't put you on the ignore list. Friendly poking doesn't hurt anyone...........loser.

I would say that pretty much all of his information has been accurate. Perhaps the "speculation" as you call it may actually be what really IS going on here at Delta.

If I were him, I would just give you a big YAWN, for apparently you have nothing to add. Every one of his posts adds to the discussion. Yours reek of jealousy, and contempt. It's pretty easy to just skip over his posts. That way, you can avoid the angst.

 

[whatitdoing?]

Jeez, you guys get together next to a fire and rub "it's ok" lotion? It's psychology 101 and it's a textbook case. Your natural tendency is to form your opinion on what you want to see rather than looking at the big picture. You'll look for facts in support of your opinion, it's human nature. Ask CL65PILOT if he's ever....and I mean ever....questioned Delta or stated that a certain direction was stupid. You won't find one.

 

[Cobraair75drvr]

This is BS! We don't get our nuts waxed before any flights, much less every flight. Oh sure, the widebody guys get their first class dh language implemented 60 days after dcc, and I bet have a side letter giving them 2 waxings per flight. But us narrowbody trash have to wait till when, BP 5, kiss my ass. The f'ing TWG better get their act together and get this benefit implemented fast. I think I can speak for my nwalpa brothers that we will not stand by quietly while this second class treatment continues. Bob will be alive and well if this travesty continues. This is another case of dalpa trying to leave us behind.

 

[Linedriver]

This thread is officially void of any useful information.

 

[whatitdoing?]

I would say that pretty much all of his information has been accurate. Perhaps the "speculation" as you call it may actually be what really IS going on here at Delta.

If I were him, I would just give you a big YAWN, for apparently you have nothing to add. Every one of his posts adds to the discussion. Yours reek of jealousy, and contempt. It's pretty easy to just skip over his posts. That way, you can avoid the angst.

Jealous of what? Flying a 757 to Africa? How about merging with NW and being on the bottom of a +10K pilot list? Yep, you got me..........oohhhh the jealousy.

 

[whatitdoing?]

This is BS! We don't get our nuts waxed before any flights, much less every flight. Oh sure, the widebody guys get their first class dh language implemented 60 days after dcc, and I bet have a side letter giving them 2 waxings per flight. But us narrowbody trash have to wait till when, BP 5, kiss my ass. The f'ing TWG better get their act together and get this benefit implemented fast. I think I can speak for my nwalpa brothers that we will not stand by quietly while this second class treatment continues. Bob will be alive and well if this travesty continues. This is another case of dalpa trying to leave us behind.

Now why can't you just have fun like this guy? I personally think ACL65PILOT smears the peanut butter on his nuts and lets the cat wax it for him, but I have no proof.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Jeez, you guys get together next to a fire and rub "it's ok" lotion? It's psychology 101 and it's a textbook case. Your natural tendency is to form your opinion on what you want to see rather than looking at the big picture. You'll look for facts in support of your opinion, it's human nature. Ask CL65PILOT if he's ever....and I mean ever....questioned Delta or stated that a certain direction was stupid. You won't find one.

Fact is I have, but unlike you I keep my discord (for the most part) contained to private discussions. It is called respect for the issues at hand. Fact is that many of my issues have been dealt with quite well.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Now why can't you just have fun like this guy? I personally think ACL65PILOT smears the peanut butter on his nuts and lets the cat wax it for him, but I have no proof.

Man, great idea if I had a cat.

Now move along, you have flamed enough here.

 

[whatitdoing?]

Well, if you plan on doing this, DON'T. It hurts like hell because the cat's tongue is VERY rough and will likely inflict pain on your peanut sized nuts......

 

[Monster Buck]

Well, if you plan on doing this, DON'T. It hurts like hell because the cat's tongue is VERY rough and will likely inflict pain on your peanut sized nuts......

Move along little boy.....

 

[Scope out RJ's]

Jealous of what? Flying a 757 to Africa? How about merging with NW and being on the bottom of a +10K pilot list? Yep, you got me..........oohhhh the jealousy.

You're right, I wouldn't classify it as jealousy. Its fear. Fear of being at the bottom of a CAL list that is about to furlough again.

 

[Caveman]

Don't worry about this tool.... Pay just as little attention to him as we all pay to Gen Lee.....

-Equally worthless!

-P.S.-I did enjoy the previous comment about "nut waxing"-NICE!

Comparing him to GL? That's a little harsh.

ACL65PILOT is only guilty of sipping just a little too much Delta Kool-Aid. Aren't we all in the first couple of years with a new job? That's hardly cause to lump him in with the likes of a pedantic ass like GL. ACL65PILOT is usually factually correct although some of his opinions are tainted with biased optimism. So what. I get some pretty good intel from his inside perspective. If I were near the bottom of a seniority list in this economy I'd be paying real close attention to what's going on too.

Lighten up.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Isn't life fun.
Fact is that I have a very realistic look on what Delta is and what Delta has done. Trust me I do not like some of the decisions that have been made in the past. Personally, I think the way they used 1113C to strip this profession is deplorable. But, as with most of individuals I fly with, there is not use crying over spilled milk. Move on and fight the battle ahead, not the one that is in the past. You can learn from it, but by, god do not let it color your judgment.

As for drinking the Kool-Aid, maybe, maybe not. I see the business side of each decision. Whether or not I agree with them is imaterial. Fact, is that I like what our management team has done thus far. Trust me, I am just waiting to be dissapointed. I do not have these rose colored glasses on. I am quite a realiset, and quite peeved on where this profession has gone in the last five years. Just ask some of these people you berate for defending me. They know where I stand on many of these issues.

 

[Papa Woody]

Jealous of what? Flying a 757 to Africa?

Whatchit! He's a racist! He used the "A" word...

 

[ACL65PILOT]

How about jealous of places like TLV. Now that is a fun place. I have buddies that fly at CAL on the 756. They have not seen a 767 since IOE. All they get to do is the RJ service over the Atlantic.
But really who cares. It is a better job than what I had before.

 

[whatitdoing?]

How about jealous of places like TLV. Now that is a fun place. I have buddies that fly at CAL on the 756. They have not seen a 767 since IOE. All they get to do is the RJ service over the Atlantic.
But really who cares. It is a better job than what I had before.

That's so funny coming from you. You call a 757 flying across the Atlantic a CRJ puddle jumper. We both came from ASA and I can gaurantee you were spanking your pud at the thought of flying one. Ya, I also haven't seen much of the 767. But if you grouped all your categories like we did, you wouldn't even hold it. Hell, I shouldn't even hold the 757. TLV is a great place from what I hear....it's a 777 route for us. But you won't see my happy arse in Africa with a 757, that's for sure. So I'll give you that.......way jealous of TLV......and way not jealous of 15 year upgrades. Enjoy koolaid boy.