<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jetskipper" class="quote" target="_blank">jetskipper</a> (<a href="#39" class="quote">Reply 39</a>):<br/><i>Yes, they could have. However since ...
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Jump to postBoth A/C can perform the mission. IMHO, Boeing should get the contract unless the 330 is <acronym title="Fargo - Hector International (FAR / KFAR), USA - North Dakota">FAR</acronym> superior than the 767. Not 1% or 5% better but more like 25% or more. As a Boeing employee, I obviously have a somewha...
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Jump to postThis is going to be a fun thread! I agree that Boeing should toss in the towel and not bid. It is clear that the Pentagon really wants the A330 and they continue to bend over backwards to appease Airbus. They changed the rules during the last go-around to favor Airbus and now they have extended the ...
Jump to postAnyone have any idea how many non-rev's were impacted by the airspace shutdown? I don't think I'd want to be on a buddy pass trying to get out of europe right now.
Any non-rev "This is what I did to get home" stories?
Cheers!
I recently flew B/C on a trans-atlantic trip. On both flights, the IFE headset jack in the seat was damaged and inop. I emailed in a complaint and got 15K miles added to my <acronym title="Tower Air (USA)">FF</acronym> account. Better then a kick in the butt however, given the cost of the ticket I w...
Jump to postSo what these Boeing supporters and DEM's are really saying is that corruption is <acronym title="CSA Czech Airlines">OK</acronym> and that McCain was wrong to challenge the shady deal Boeing and the US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> woman had going? I wonder what every Boeing employee that...
Jump to postI wonder if DL would consider trying Airbus again? I think the odds might be higher now that there are 2 ex NW people running dl. Comments???
Jump to postHow much does Ryanair charge for life vests? Can you get a discount if you reserve your life vest when you book online?
Jump to postSo sorry to read about this. There are many so dangers when working in this field. I'll have to agree with the post by MD11ENG, shortcuts are taken to save money. I just left a major airline after 17 years and the poor condition of the ground equipment was one of many reasons for my departure. The l...
Jump to postSorry, but don't blame delta because you bought a ticket from a crappy company that screwed you over and left you out in the cold.
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Jump to postInteresting comments on the amount of work Dl and <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> outsource. <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> does all of their Heavy checks inhouse and <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> is outsourcing to China and Mexico. ...
Jump to postPlease make sure you read <acronym title="Albenga (Villanova d'Albenga) (- Clemente Panero) (ALL / LIMG), Italy">ALL</acronym> of the text on their website. There is a maximum weight (15kg) that each pax is allowed for checked baggage and if you go over, they are waiting to collect! The last time I ...
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Jump to postA/C 622 is still out of service, waiting for a replacement engine. Flt 455 arrived at the <acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS</acronym> gate at 22:12 and the replacement a/c pushed at 00:49. I don't think 2 hours and 37 minutes is bad at all, but of cou...
Jump to postI wonder how many AMT's will take the recall.
The take rate for the last recall was rumored to be less then 50 percent.
Cheers.
"And you can learn how to use the quote function, or is it too complicated for you?"
Guess so, maybe I'll see if there is a "quote function" for dummies book at Walmart.
"Do yourselves a favor. Go to WalMart. Buy a clue. They're cheap nowadays." And you can f.o. "maybe because it's not the current delta mgmt that caused delta the hardship that there in now?" Can you say "Gerry Grinstein?" "In fact, the only group that spoke out against <acronym title="Delta Air Line...
Jump to post"Why don't the employees of Delta have a rally against there own management for running their beloved company into the ground. That is who they should really be mad at."
Bravo!!!!!
"the seating area was empty."
That's because the team busses and equipment trucks drive right up to the a/c!
"I've been told that the 763ERs only have 138. Sorry about that."
The 767's are good for 180 minutes AND, I wouldn't be very surprised if some more 767's were converted from domestic to international use.
"You tell me who you would rather have wrenching on your plane..?" I'd rather have a DELTA backshop guy with an A&P that has to pass a background check, is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and is willing to put his family on the a/c then some 3rd party guy without an A&P or any aircraft ex...
Jump to post1 of my favorites. Tons of fun to run engines and taxi and there was ALWAYS something interesting broken or in need of repair. No boring nights when the 10's were around!
Jump to post"The same industry professionals who ran the industry into the ground?"
I'm pretty sure that the professionals that ran dl into the ground don't post here. Think Leo and Burns.
"DL1011 i want to know why you say delta "had" they have not had any bad problems in a while so they must be doing something right and i think it pretty cool that you have ur A&P i would like to get mine and work for delta. do you work for <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>?" They u...
Jump to post"i dont care what he is <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> his the some of the best maintenance of any airline just because im a "yong man" does not mean i dont know anything" Feel free to explain how you know dl has the best mtc. I'll be more then happy to back up my statement if n...
Jump to post"Delta also has some of the best maintenance in the industry."
Had some of the best...
My wife and I flew <acronym title="America West Airlines (USA)">HP</acronym> to <acronym title="Honolulu - International / Hickam AFB (HNL / HIK / PHNL / PHIK), USA - Hawaii">HNL</acronym> once and it was a very nice flight. A freind of mine worked for <acronym title="America West Airlines (USA)">HP...
Jump to post"ONLY RETIRED PILOTS LOST THEIR PENSION, no one else in the company." Once again, the pilots union AGREED to not fight the pension termination. Go bitch to your union. None of the employee's are accruing pension benefits right now. The defined benefit pension is dead. The cash balance plan is dead. ...
Jump to postIt stinks but....I don't think the pilots will get very much sympathy from the other employee groups. No other group had to option of a lump sum payout and the pilots union agreed to the termination. <a href="http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=8393" target=_blank>htt...
Jump to postMost of the lav smoke detectors that I have seen are basically the same units that you would install in your home. They are cheap but do the intended job and meet <acronym title="Fargo - Hector International (FAR / KFAR), USA - North Dakota">FAR</acronym> requirements. They are tested on a regular b...
Jump to post"I'm not 100% sure but when I was on an out of town trip to <acronym title="San Diego - International / Lindbergh Field (SAN / KSAN), USA - California">SAN</acronym> a few weeks ago they told me that the two mechanics left would be gone "in a few days". The <acronym title="Portland - International (...
Jump to post"What line stations are left?" <acronym title="Portland - International (PDX / KPDX), USA - Oregon">PDX</acronym> and <acronym title="San Diego - International / Lindbergh Field (SAN / KSAN), USA - California">SAN</acronym> still have AMT's there on temp duty. Not sure if the other "closed" stations...
Jump to post1 certain airline that shall remain nameless, only cleans the exterior during heavy checks. The interiors are "cleaned" by a contract company. They usually manage to get all of the big pieces of trash but the little stuff under the seats and in the seat tracks are members of the frequent flier club....
Jump to postBucky707 wrote "I have noticed the mood of the employees is very upbeat now. People are once again taking pride in working for Delta. I know I am." I'm glad that you see an upbeat mood, I wish I did. Tech Ops continues to lose people at a high rate. A lot of high quality people are bailing out and t...
Jump to postI would think that any engine surges were caused by tree or fence debris. Several photos have shown the damage to the fence and trees that are right at the end of the runway.
Sorry, but I'm not impressed with the letter.
"Sounds like they were observing Worldwide. <acronym title="Hawaiian Airlines (USA)">HA</acronym> has been looking for other ground handling services at their mainland stations that are currently provided by <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> (DGS). IIRC, <acronym title="Delta Air L...
Jump to postInteresting that they want to keep raising the checked bag fee.
Does the current no carry on bag rule apply to all flights in the U.K. or just LHR?
"Another Thing I've noticed with most A&P personnell,is that most are seperated or Divorced.I found the Numbers to be quite high. The job must take a lot from Family life.Its a tough balance act to achieve." Yep. Most AMT's work night shift. Most partners work day shift. Most AMT's have mid-week off...
Jump to postI'll have to side with the "what the hell are you thinking, don't do it" crowd. First the positive- I still enjoy the work. I LOVE the travel benefits. I have worked with some very interesting people. I feel lucky to have experienced what I have since I started with the airlines. Now the negatives. ...
Jump to posthere is a link to a news article on <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> outsourcing work to Air Canada and Avborne. <a href="http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1112091510.html" target=_blank>http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1112091510.html</a> The Avborne contract has already faile...
Jump to post"Any Delta people out there know the reason why? Thanks."
It was a fueling stop.