What are the projected retirements for SWA?

[satpak77]

General, what's so funny is that you are thrilled that your company is wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars by having to PAY FOR 15 training events....absolutely amazing. You don't get it.

Not a defender of the General per-se, however this is the cost of doing business, is it not? Delta should own the sims, the instructors, etc. Who are "they paying" for the training events? How is it a "waste" even if they did, directly or indirectly?

DAL is an international airline, this moving up to the next cockpit didn't start last week. If you believe wikipedia, it is the world's largest airline. So I think these "training costs" have long ago been factored in as part of doing business.

On another note, I see the new UAL/CAL animal a serious threat to DAL. Would we see a DAL/AA merger? Never say never....

 

[Scope out RJ's]

General, what's so funny is that you are thrilled that your company is wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars by having to PAY FOR 15 training events....absolutely amazing. You don't get it.

I'm glad you were able to score a green slip, in the meantime we can drop or pickup as much as we desire. We have some guys that go after it for 130+ trips a month, at more than your hourly rate. To each their own, but we have those options each and every month.

You braging about one green slip trip really falls short, sorry.

There is so much misinformation on his posts, I don't even know where to begin. I'm starting to think that general dooshbag isn't even a DL pilot. He can't be this misinformed.

 

[redflyer65]

It maybe the cost of doing business, but it cost money to run those sims and pay all the excessive instruction. Are you telling me that Delta is an efficent airlines with all those fleet types? I don't think so. Just another reason why they lose millions of dollars each and every quarter.

The bottom line says it all.

The only Delta planes in see in ELP say Delta CONNECTION on them.

 

[Scope out RJ's]

It maybe the cost of doing business, but it cost money to run those sims and pay all the excessive instruction. Are you telling me that Delta is an efficent airlines with all those fleet types? I don't think so. Just another reason why they lose millions of dollars each and every quarter.

The bottom line says it all.

The only Delta planes in see in ELP say Delta CONNECTION on them.

Like I said there's just so much misinformation put out by general dooshbag that I don't even know where to start! You would think that with 13000 posts he would be able to get something right, but I'm beginning to think that she doesn't even work for Delta.
Genital Lee, a "yes" voter,

 

[General Lee]

There is so much misinformation on his posts, I don't even know where to begin. I'm starting to think that general dooshbag isn't even a DL pilot. He can't be this misinformed.

Watch Out! Scope is on a rampage because I caught him not knowing how common bidding works.......He's going NUTS!!!


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

It maybe the cost of doing business, but it cost money to run those sims and pay all the excessive instruction. Are you telling me that Delta is an efficent airlines with all those fleet types? I don't think so. Just another reason why they lose millions of dollars each and every quarter.

The bottom line says it all.

The only Delta planes in see in ELP say Delta CONNECTION on them.

Incorrect. 2 daily MD88s fly to ELP from ATL. I don't have to fly either of them.

And, Delta now has the ability to put the "right size" airplane on any route they choose. Before the merger, DL's smallest mainline plane was an MD88. Now, DL can choose A319s or DC9s to replace MD88s on certian routes to try to achieve more profits. Heck, they have now replaced CR7s with DC95s on GRR and FNT routes from ATL, which is a good thing! More fleet types can be good and bad for a business, and you obvioulsy can only see the bad.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

General, what's so funny is that you are thrilled that your company is wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars by having to PAY FOR 15 training events....absolutely amazing. You don't get it.

I'm glad you were able to score a green slip, in the meantime we can drop or pickup as much as we desire. We have some guys that go after it for 130+ trips a month, at more than your hourly rate. To each their own, but we have those options each and every month.

You braging about one green slip trip really falls short, sorry.

As SatPak77 states, it is the cost of doing business. If you want to be a TRULY Worldwide carrier, you can't just have one fleet type. Delta has to try to fit different type planes into different markets, and trying to find the right fit is key. Once you do that, good things can happen. Delta has worldwide needs, and domestic needs too.

And, a greenslip is a good thing, especially is you use qualifiers and get a free double pay trip to somewhere you actually WANT to go. I enjoy my trips and enjoy my job.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

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[General Lee]

Not a defender of the General per-se, however this is the cost of doing business, is it not? Delta should own the sims, the instructors, etc. Who are "they paying" for the training events? How is it a "waste" even if they did, directly or indirectly?

DAL is an international airline, this moving up to the next cockpit didn't start last week. If you believe wikipedia, it is the world's largest airline. So I think these "training costs" have long ago been factored in as part of doing business.

On another note, I see the new UAL/CAL animal a serious threat to DAL. Would we see a DAL/AA merger? Never say never....

I don't think AA and DAL together would pass any Gov't scrutiny. Just a guess, but I would think AK and DAL together would again regain the top spot. A codeshare may be ok for now, but if anyone else tries to jump on AK, then maybe it could become more "serious." AK does use DL gates at ATL, MSP, and soon they are moving to term 6 at LAX next to DL. It just seems kinda "cozy."


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[chase]

GL,

I provided the info on retirements. No diversion, I answered the question.

Sundaes are nice but they don't pay the bills at my house and I can't afford to not have the calories. Sounds like that is a very big perk to to you...good on ya. We have requested that in our Section 6 opener yet but will pass it along to our folks.

Long overnights don't pay the bills either, closing the door and flying does, something we do a lot of.

I bring up customer service because it has a long term impact on hiring....the better you treat the passengers, the more they will fly that airline and tell their friends about airline when the option is available. The more passengers, the greater revenue, fuller airplanes means capacity can be added which equates to more hiring. Growing from 8% to 16% wasn't because I got hired or that we serve peanuts. There were other low fare carriers out there throughout that time attempting to copy what SWA was doing. I would have thought you would've seen the relationship between customer service and hiring, sorry I didn't make it simplier and clearer for you.

I'll look forward to a more accurate portrayal of the life at SWA in the future unless you simply just want to admit you would rather share false imformation.

Why don't we agree that you're the expert on DAL along with those who work there and those who work at SWA who post on here are the experts on SWA, what do you say? At least that way the lurkers can make an honest assessment in deciding which airline they wish to interview with...i.e. Interview Board (maybe time to change that title Lear....hope all is well...tougher to moderator these days with the s--- word being used all the time ).

Cheers GL...have fun on your next international trip...BTW, don't usually share this info but the 3 day I'm on pays nearly $5K at VJA rates...got the lucky phone call and happy to use some of my days off for a good deal like that.

 

[BE200drvr]

How do you know that?? Really? I already have 1 greenslip this month ( a 3 day worth in total of 39 hours), topped on my normal 4 European Crossings. I think I probably make a lot more than you do. And, I get ice cream sundaes enroute! Enjoy your peanuts while they last!


Bye Bye--General Lee

General, you ever wonder why you have to go to the bathroom so much enroute....? Its because you're 90 year old granny A flight attendant is shooting visine into your sundae!!!!

 

[General Lee]

General, you ever wonder why you have to go to the bathroom so much enroute....? Its because you're 90 year old granny A flight attendant is shooting visine into your sundae!!!!

Wow, that was clever. It's because "you are" 90 year old granny stew is what???? Oh---kay.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[BE200drvr]

Wow, that was clever. It's because "you are" 90 year old granny stew is what???? Oh---kay.

Bye Bye--General Lee

That's all you got... Grammar Police....Come on ole boy. I figured you better than that.

Don't get the peanuts on your sundae next time. WHAaaaaat OH----Kay!

 

[redflyer65]

Delta has EIGHT aircraft types. You can't tell me that's not a drag on the bottom line. Good luck with 'right sizing' the routes, but even that causes more training cost with pilots shifting bases to stay where they want to be.

800 rj's and quarter after quarter loses. Somethings not working too well.

Chase is absolutely correct. I could care less about the overnight cities. Pay me well for my time and let's have highly efficent trips(done). I can buy my own sundae on my day off with the uncapped credit limit if I feel like working hard. If I elect to take it easy, then I still get paid well with a higher payscale.

Chase you getting 5k for a three day? Nicely done.

 

[Scope out RJ's]

Watch Out! Scope is on a rampage because I caught him not knowing how common bidding works.......He's going NUTS!!!


Bye Bye--General Lee

LMAO! Wrong genital! You've been exposed as the non DL pilot.
You don't even know your own contract. I'm just enjoying you continue to give out wrong information, which even the most junior pilots seem to know, and YOU don't.
BTW, shouldn't you be on the f/a board?:laugh: This one's for pilots.

 

[redflyer65]

I got them to ATL on time, in a comfortable fashion, and all seemed happy as I said goodbye in person.


Bye Bye--General Lee

HaHa, now this is funny. Everytime I ride Delta, the pilots are gone almost before the first class passengers get off the plane. Great customer service from the guys up front.

 

[GuppyWN]

Wow, there is a lot of great info on this thread.

Gup

 

[satpak77]

Wow, there is a lot of great info on this thread.

Gup

And it was about retirements at SWA....



again, it is entertaining.....useful maybe not, entertaining, yes....

 

[Skyboy722]

Why is it that I am just now learning that Scope Out RJ's and the General don't like each other? With their outright loathing of SWA, I had them pegged for buddies.

 

[mt2]

How do you know that?? Really? I already have 1 greenslip this month ( a 3 day worth in total of 39 hours), topped on my normal 4 European Crossings. I think I probably make a lot more than you do. And, I get ice cream sundaes enroute! Enjoy your peanuts while they last!


Bye Bye--General Lee

European Crossings, hmm, like from Ireland to Romania ? Or was it East to West? Then again if you were over Greenland....