Apr 14 2007
Delta’s New Livery!? APU’s Warmth
Well folks, the internet is crawling with all different pictures of what Delta is planning to paint their planes after their emergence from bankruptcy. What do you think?
I’ve been hanging around the APU of our aircraft a lot more than normal because of the late winter. Once again, I’ve been extended for about 5 days straight and I really won’t be surprised if I don’t get a 6th day. I might as well take my Captain’s advice and always pack for 6 days straight. I dead-headed to Wichita, KN today after 3 legs and I’m ready for more tomorrow. I just want to get a trip that goes out West already. Looks like I have a good chance of getting a Reserve or Relief Line this upcoming month because of the amount of lines that we cut. Oh well, should be another exciting month. I’m just happy that I’m flying!
What is the difference in reserve and relief?
On “Reserve,” you can be scheduled to anything that crew scheduled deems necessary to get flying done. You have a 2 hour call out to get to the airport and check in. In other words, when I get the “call,” I have 30 minutes to leave the house, drive to the parking lot, take the employee shuttle, then check in. I never really know my schedule ahead of time and just keep on getting extended so that I’m able to cover the trips that are open that day. I am also guaranteed 4 days off that they cannot change.
A Relief line from what I hear is almost similar to a regular scheduled line but it is comprised of remaining trips from open time built last minute. It’s pretty good because you at least know somewhat what you schedule is going to be. That’s all I know really. Hope that I somewhat explained it all. Thanks for stopping by!