Press Release Source: Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Recalls Pilots, Flight Attendants to Support Transformation
Friday September 8, 4:12 pm ET
Airline to recall up to 65 pilots and 200 flight attendants
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines is recalling up to 65 pilots and approximately 200 flight attendants to support changes the company is making to build a profitable network, a key part of its Transformation Plan.
``We are extremely pleased to be able to bring pilots and flight attendants back to Delta to help ensure a smooth operation for our customers as we continue our efforts to build a profitable network,'' said Jim Whitehurst, Delta's chief operating officer. ``The pilots will provide relief in certain aircraft categories and both groups will support what we expect to be another year of expanded destinations for our customers in 2007.''
Over the last year, Delta has significantly expanded service to international markets and increased crew staffing levels will help the company fulfill operational needs. As part of its plan to build a profitable network, Delta has added more than 50 new international routes since fall 2006 and expects to announce new service to more international destinations later this year.
Recalled pilots will begin training in October and return to line flying for Delta shortly thereafter. This is the second pilot recall Delta has initiated this year, with the first 64 pilots recalled in June.
Delta Recalls Pilots, Flight Attendants to Support Transformation
Friday September 8, 4:12 pm ET
Airline to recall up to 65 pilots and 200 flight attendants
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines is recalling up to 65 pilots and approximately 200 flight attendants to support changes the company is making to build a profitable network, a key part of its Transformation Plan.
``We are extremely pleased to be able to bring pilots and flight attendants back to Delta to help ensure a smooth operation for our customers as we continue our efforts to build a profitable network,'' said Jim Whitehurst, Delta's chief operating officer. ``The pilots will provide relief in certain aircraft categories and both groups will support what we expect to be another year of expanded destinations for our customers in 2007.''
Over the last year, Delta has significantly expanded service to international markets and increased crew staffing levels will help the company fulfill operational needs. As part of its plan to build a profitable network, Delta has added more than 50 new international routes since fall 2006 and expects to announce new service to more international destinations later this year.
Recalled pilots will begin training in October and return to line flying for Delta shortly thereafter. This is the second pilot recall Delta has initiated this year, with the first 64 pilots recalled in June.
