[Blueflag]

PD --

Yes, please forgive the unintentional insult. Had I known you were a Naval Aviator I would not have used the perjorative 'zoomie' moniker ;-). My father will have me before Captain's Mast for my infraction ... He has often joked that the Navy could land an entire airgroup in front of a USAF plane on final. ;-)

"What makes you think we don't already have that?" <-- thus the reason for the "**IF**" -- meant to imply that we just might, or might not. ;-)

FWIW, I am a multi-million miler, spoiled, pampered Delta multi-year-Platinum (now expired) customer of Delta. I used to frequently bring hot, fresh Cinnabons onto the aircraft for the crew. So if you ever got any hot fresh Cinnabons from a 1st class passenger, it mighta been me. I seldom fly anymore because my customers are now 90% local to the greater Atlanta area. I presume you are retired from Delta -- thanks for the years of great service. The current state of Delta saddens me - as it certainly must you as well.

Thanks for your contributions to the blogosphere.

[Pukin Dog]

Thank you! Never got a bun. I was in the 777.

Anyway, as far as Delta, I think they are getting exactly what they deserve. Stupid leadership and stupid unions add up to a stupid airline. Both sides are to blame, and yeah, I mean the pilots too. The day I became eligible to take the money and run, I did.

If you want to run a profitable airline today, you have Southwest and the great Jet Blue for examples on how to do it.