Some NWA facts for the General

[On Your Six]

I'm not sure what the point of this thread is, other than the voyeuristic factor. That said...

I think that a MERGER between DAL and NWA would be a good thing. While on paper you might have one airline "buying" the other I actually consider it a merger of equals, and a possibly good one at that (if there is such a thing).

Both carriers' pilot groups have similar seniority and fleet sizes (except the 747 and -9, which I am sure would come with some sort of fences). Both airlines and pilot groups bring a lot of pluses to the table.

IF DAL and NWA merge, I think it reasonable to conclude that our two MECs can see the fiasco at AAA/AWA and avoid going to arbitration. I think that we could be a formidable outfit with a large pilot group that gets along and values each other's qualifications and skills.

Finally a post with some rational thought....

 

[John Pennekamp]

Why would I be nervous? I have the seniority to do well with any merger. I like what I do, and there is no certainty that any merger will occur, especially with Oberstar objecting. If one does, I will do fine. If one doesn't, I will also do fine, probably upgrading a bit quicker. Hey, I like my INTL flying gig right now. It gives me plenty of time for Flightinfo.com.

You sound very unhappy. That is sad.


Bye Bye--General Lee

Time for a reality check...

Um, you have the seniority? How long before you upgrade, General? Don'cha think this little merger might affect that upgrade time just a little? And stop saying it's YOUR 777. It's your captain's. You won't be a 777 captain for a long, long time.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Why is this even relevant? Who cares whether GL has reached a certain milestone. If GL views this as a hobby then so be it. Some people get off on baseball statistics... Who really cares? Being able to contribute to the discussion/debate is what really matters - right? Let's get back to the main topic at hand...

And as always, General Lee's boyfriend rushes to his defense. Unless he's really a third alter EGO of the General. Which is very likely.

 

[Noserider76]

Really? Can you name other cities United mainline goes to that Delta does not? Here they are: BWI, ORD, HKG, LHR, MEX, EWR, PHL, SAL, NRT, and IAD. Wow, mainline goes to 10 total cities more than DL, even though DL mainline flies to CHM, FLL, BDL, JAX, TPA, GDL, PVR, LIB, MGA, and RDU nonstop from LAX too, and UAL doesn't. Oh well, it is fun to speculate, but all in all it probably won't happen anyway. Air France and others may be trying to bank roll DL into buying NWA it seems.

Bye Bye--General Lee

LAX-RDU, CMH, JAX are toast and BDL follows in the spring. United has a much bigger operation at LAX with an effective north-south operation like we have on the east coast. Not just a ridiculous 1 or 2 RJs a day between the biggest cities. Go to BUR, SNA, SAN, SFO, PDX, SEA, SMF and you'll see United there in force.

With United you get LAX, SFO, a great western route structure, Asia, ORD, DIA, and a fleet of 50 or more 777s, some 747s, and a relatively new domestic fleet that matches ours with the exeption of the 320s.

With NWA you get DTW and Asia and a combined fleet that needs some serious work. I hope neither happen and we don't have a choice either way. It seems like we've had a bloodless coup by NWA, our Skyteam partners and the financiers, and the employees will pay the price for it.

 

[General Lee]

Time for a reality check...

Um, you have the seniority? How long before you upgrade, General? Don'cha think this little merger might affect that upgrade time just a little? And stop saying it's YOUR 777. It's your captain's. You won't be a 777 captain for a long, long time.

How do you know that? You may be right about the 777, but I can hold Captain now, and I am almost done with my 9 month hold (switching from DOM to INTL on the 767 does that). Are you saying we won't have any more bids this Spring? Will a merger be done by then? Are you sure? When are you getting kicked off of your AT7?


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

And as always, General Lee's boyfriend rushes to his defense. Unless he's really a third alter EGO of the General. Which is very likely.

I appreciate some people agreeing with what I say. I get more PMs than you think asking about Delta and other topics. Shouldn't you be studying your Car-J manuals right about now?

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

Gul Lee,

I am wondering how you are able to pull this whole flightinfo.com Little Corporal thing off? I have been on this sight for a couple years and have managed less that fifty posts. On top of that I am currently in initial training and interested in what the merger news and happenings are so I manage to check in and at least read the wire once to every other day. UNless you have been in initial /upgrade or whatever for the last two months how the hell do you do it?..

Dude...

Don't you ever work?

Ok, I will admitt that you do add to the the forum, its just that I can't fathom why the hell anyone would give that much time to this. (10,000..come on, really...why?)

Last year I got a lap top and I bring it to work for my layovers. I have been on this board for many years, and I try to respond to everyone who posts to me. I also enjoy this whole industry, and I comment on everything from Majors to Cargo. Some people like yourself may not have anything to say or even care about this industry. I do, and I will continue.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

Why is this even relevant? Who cares whether GL has reached a certain milestone. If GL views this as a hobby then so be it. Some people get off on baseball statistics... Who really cares? Being able to contribute to the discussion/debate is what really matters - right? Let's get back to the main topic at hand...

Thanks for that, but you don't have to defend me like that. I don't mind the banter. :0

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[jke406]

Finally a post with some rational thought....

Hey man, who put you in charge?

You seem to think you have some sort of business dictating to other posters what/how they should post on this forum. You love telling people what they should write.

If there is some guidance that gives you this power, I must have missed the memo. Or perhaps you're simply a tool.

Kindly refrain from dictating what others ought to post on this forum.

Good day

 

[General Lee]

Hey man, who put you in charge?

You seem to think you have some sort of business dictating to other posters what/how they should post on this forum. You love telling people what they should write.

If there is some guidance that gives you this power, I must have missed the memo. Or perhaps you're simply a tool.

Kindly refrain from dictating what others ought to post on this forum.

Good day

You, inturn, are telling him what to do. Wow, you are the resident jokester/dumbarse. Thanks Jmoney.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Skank]

yea a boat isn't a money pit either......Delta ain't going to buy anything its going to be a paper deal trading shares and a minimal amount of cash. Basically a marriage.

At least you can have some fun with a boat before it bankrupts you.

 

[Skank]

Thanks for that, but you don't have to defend me like that. I don't mind the banter. :0

Bye Bye--General Lee

When somebody defends you in a place like this they usually want something in return...

 

[Skank]

Last year I got a lap top and I bring it to work for my layovers. I have been on this board for many years, and I try to respond to everyone who posts to me. I also enjoy this whole industry, and I comment on everything from Majors to Cargo. Some people like yourself may not have anything to say or even care about this industry. I do, and I will continue.

Bye Bye--General Lee

Last year? Holy crap! That means you should be able to make 100,000 in no time.

 

[jke406]

Thanks Jmoney.

actually JMoney would be YOU. Along with 737Pylt and Scope out RJs. Pathetic.

 

[On Your Six]

Hey man, who put you in charge?

You seem to think you have some sort of business dictating to other posters what/how they should post on this forum. You love telling people what they should write.

If there is some guidance that gives you this power, I must have missed the memo. Or perhaps you're simply a tool.

Kindly refrain from dictating what others ought to post on this forum.

Good day

You are an example of zero rational thought. Last time I checked this was an opinion/information-sharing board. You are mistaking this with Match.com.

Good day.