December 19, 2019

Contract 2019 Update

Military Affairs Update

Air Traffic Services

IT Updates

Delta MEC Hosts

Aeromexico & LATAM

Pilots

Delta MEC Holiday Office Hours

R&I Update: Check Pay, Tax &

Re�rement Info for New Year

Hotel News: Loca�on Updates

Holiday Ties Available

MEC Mobile Media Center on the Move

A�er Landing Runway Crossings

Industry News

Tweet of the Week

Employee Assistance Program

& ALPA Resources

PUB Events/Calendar

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Delta MEC Holiday Office HoursPlease note that the Delta MEC Office in Atlanta will be closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmasholiday and Dec. 31-Jan. 1 for New Year's. For �me-cri�cal scheduling and FAR 117 ques�ons,DPN A�er Hours Support Network is available by calling 866-239-0437. Scheduling and ContractAdmin can also be reached at dalscheduling @alpa.org or dalcontractques�ons@alpa.orgappropriately. Messages for contract and scheduling concerns will be monitored. On behalf of the Delta MEC and staff, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Please notethe Delta MEC News will resume publica�on on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Nego�ators Meet with NMBOn Thursday, the Nego�a�ng Commi�ee (NC) again met with the three members of the Na�onalMedia�on Board (NMB) at their offices in Washington D. C. as part of an ongoing effort to

develop a working rela�onship. Absent an agreement for Contract 2019, on March 31, 2020,PWA Sec�on 28 mandates that both ALPA and Delta solicit the NMB for media�on services. Overview of C2019 Re�rement ProposalThis week the Nego�a�ng Commi�ee (NC) released Nego�ators’ Notepad #19-09 , which givesan overview of ALPA’s C2019 re�rement proposal, a cornerstone of C2019 nego�a�ons. Over twoyears of research and prepara�on by the NC, MEC, R&I Commi�ee, the R&I Working Group, andin consulta�on with outside re�rement industry experts, led to the re�rement conceptscontained within ALPA’s PWA Sec�on 26 proposal, which calls for improvements which willbenefit all Delta pilots. Nego�ators’ Notepad #19-09 gives a broad overview of the re�rement enhancements ALPA isseeking. In order to assist pilots in understanding these proposed re�rement concepts, a newseries of re�rement educa�onal pieces will begin in January. Addi�onally, a new round ofRe�rement Roadshows will begin in early 2020. In the mean�me, pilots are encouraged toreview the C2019 R&I Contract Preparedness educa�onal series for background informa�on.

SCOPE MATTERS

Delta MEC Hosts Aeromexico and LATAM Pilot LeadersLeaders from the unions represen�ng Aeromexico and LATAM pilots were at the Delta MECoffices this week in Atlanta to meet with the Delta MEC Officers and several commi�ees. Thedicussions focused on issues of mutual concern with Delta and its Joint Venture partners. Mee�ngs will con�nue into 2020; stay tuned for details.

RETIREMENT & INSURANCE UPDATE

Ensure our paycheck/tax/re�rement informa�on is correct for the new year

1. Verify 401(k) contribu�on elec�ons are correct. Everyone should review these however, its especially important if you changed deferralelec�ons in 2019 a�er mee�ng IRS limits in order to con�nue saving a�er tax dollars forre�rement. To do this, log into Self Service and select the My Re�rement �le-Update my

401(k) Elec�on.

2. Register to receive online access to your W2 & 1099 tax statements/forms.Registering on-line allows for quick and easy online accessibility to statements with noneed to wait for snail mail. Also, you get an unlimited number of no-fee prints anddownloads for three years along with the ability to import the statements into taxprepara�on so�ware programs or to offices of local tax professionals. To do this, log intoSelf-Service and select the My Money �le, click on W2/1099 Tax Statements (2018 andlater) and follow the instruc�ons. If you elect not to register for electronic tax statements,these forms will be printed and mailed to you at the end of January.

3. Verify and/or update current tax withholding informa�onReview your federal and state tax withholdings to ensureelec�ons are how you want them. If you've recently married,divorced or had a baby, you may want to consider adjus�ng theamount of taxes you withhold each pay period. To do this, loginto Self-Service and select the My Money �le,then Federal/State Tax Withholdings. Click the pencil icon inthe top-right corner to make changes to your current taxwithholdings. Any changes you make will take seven days toprocess and may take up to two pay periods to appear on yourpaycheck.

As a reminder, ALPA does not provide tax advice. Before making any decisions that could have taximplica�ons, you may want to consult a tax advisor or local IRS office regarding your individualresponsibili�es for tax withholdings.

IT UPDATE: FD PRO, E-CABIN LOGBOOK, iOS UPDATE & MORE

Jepps FD Pro News

Last week, an update to Jepps FD Pro was automa�cally installed onyour EFB. It is version 3.1.15, which was an update to version3.1.11. The changes were minor, and there were no feature orfunc�onality changes. The 3.x.x version is the backup char�ng appwhile the 4.x.x version is the primary char�ng app. The currentprimary app version is 4.1.0.

A new version of Jepps FD Pro X (4.2) should be released in the firstquarter of 2020 and is expected to feature many new func�ons. Oneof the expected func�ons will be the ability to take a photo of your(oceanic) flight plan’s QR code, which will in-turn autoload the ETPs. As soon as able, we will report on addi�onal feature enhancements coming.

Electronic Cabin Logbook Update The IT Commi�ee received an update on the Electronic Cabin Logbook project last week. It isexpected that the flight a�endants will enter a cabin discrepancy on their electronic device. Thatreport will be sent via F999A to the ground and then via F999A to our iPads in the cockpit. Wewill accept and approve the discrepancy and then forward it on to the Maintenance ControlCenter (MCC) in the OCC. This ac�on will generate the ACARS report currently generated whenwe enter the Fault Code and Loca�on Code off their sheet they pass under the door. At the

conclusion of the flight, if the discrepancy report has not been transmi�ed to the MCC, it will beautoma�cally transmi�ed to the MCC.

iOS Update Internal tes�ng on iOS 13.2.3 has concluded and it is expected that, as of press �me, the newversion will be available on your device by the �me you read this. Be sure to connect to ACpower and Wi-Fi first, then update the OS by naviga�ng to Se�ngs | General | So�ware Update| Download & Install. It may take up to 45 minutes for the update to install depending on thebandwidth of your connec�on. As per the FOM, do not update during a rota�on. This updatemust be completed by January 31, 2020.

The new OS features enhanced performance including:

You will see apps launch up to two �mes faster than before.

The home screen design has smaller icons (this can be restored to the "former size" bynaviga�ng to Se�ngs | Home Screen & Dock and selec�ng “Bigger” rather than “More”(which is the default se�ng).

There is also a new "dark" mode color scheme that can be used in low-light environments.

Lastly, there is Split View capability, however, some Delta apps currently don’t support splitview.

Installing New MiCrew Version The “old” version of MiCrew has now been sunse�ed. In order to use MiCrew on yourpersonal device (your personal Phone or iPad/tablet), you will need to download the WorkSpaceOne app. The instruc�ons on the installa�on are located in two PDFs (one for Apple devices/onefor Android devices) on the IT Commi�ee’s web page on the Delta ALPA MEC website. Log in toalpa.org and navigate to the MEC website and then to the IT Commi�ee’s web page.

If you already have (have had) MiCrew 3.0 on your personal device, you can upgrade to version4.0 by naviga�ng to the Workspace One app on your personal device and downloading the newMiCrew version. The current version of MiCrew for personal devices and your iPad EFB is 4.0.

AeroDocsThere is a new version of AeroDocs available in the Delta Catalog; it’s version 2.3.2. To check yourversion of AeroDocs, launch the app, touch the “se�ngs” gear and the version number is visibileon the last line of the se�ngs menu.

SAFETY SHORT

A�er Landing Runway Crossings

ASAP reports and ATC feedback are showing crews are failing to be completely clear of therunway before stopping to handle expected threats or slowing to coordinate ramp entries. Many of the airports we operate into require one or mul�ple runway crossings a�er landing totaxi to the gate. Most runway crossings are briefed accordingly in the NATS briefing andsuccessfully mi�gated thousands of �mes each day. Occasionally, regardless of expected threatbriefings, an unexpected distrac�on arises at an inopportune moment usually just prior to orduring a runway crossing. A cabin chime just as the crossing is ini�ated is a goodexample. Thoughpoten�ally important, this necessitates good threat and error management to handle. However,crea�ng �me would dictate comple�ng the runway crossing with both pilots being alert fortraffic and monitoring the appropriate ATC frequency before stopping to answer the cabin chime.

The AIM 4-3-20 reminds us “An aircra� is considered clear of the runway when all parts of theaircra� are past the runway edge and there are no restric�ons to its con�nued movementbeyond the runway holding posi�on markings. In the absence of ATC instruc�ons, the pilot isexpected to taxi clear of the landing runway, even if that requires the aircra� to protrude into orcross another taxiway or ramp area. Once all parts of the aircra� have crossed the runwayholding posi�on markings the pilot must hold unless further instruc�ons have been issued.” This may also include joining a parallel taxiway to ensure the aircra� is clear of the runwaybefore stopping. With the aircra� safely stopped and the parking brake set, a clear division ofdu�es can occur with one pilot addressing the cabin situa�on and one communica�ng effec�velywith ATC. O�en, the investment of a few extra seconds pays dividends when mi�ga�ng manyrunway crossing threats.

HOTEL UPDATE

Loca�on Updates

ORD - Dec. 13 - May 2020: Crews will relocate from the Wes�n to the Renaissance due tomajor renova�on work.CDG- Crews will return to downtown Paris layovers effec�ve 12/19/19. The strikecon�nues, but the protests have diminished. Delta Corporate Security has been in Paristhis week and approves the move.FCO-12/31/19-12/31/20-Crews will relocate to the NH Gius�niano due to heavyrenova�ons commencing at our current incumbent hotel.GRR - Dec. 22-26: Crews will relocate from the Amway to the JW Marrio�.

Contact DALHotel@alpa.org with any ques�ons.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

EAP, Your Medical Cer�ficate and ALPA ResourcesThe EAP is a confiden�al counseling, assessment and referral service to support all Deltaemployees and eligible family members in successfully managing work and personal issues. Itprovides free, unlimited telephone access to professional counselors who can provideassessment and short-term problem-solving assistance. Addi�onally, limited face-to-facecounseling sessions are available for behavioral health, financial and legal ma�ers. However, any behavioral health counseling for pilots carries serious implica�ons for our medicalcer�ficates and must be approached with great respect and care. Consider the following:

The MEC's Aeromedical Commi�ee and Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) works with pilotsto help us protect us health and our license. ALPA's Avia�on Medical Advisory Service (AMAS) can work directly with pilots and ourmedical providers to make sure treatment notes, diagnoses, and medica�ons are all bestaligned with the FAA's strict rules and repor�ng requirements.

While the EAP may be good for some employees, your MEC encourages you to call PAN firstand talk about your op�ons. You can reach PAN at 1-800-USA-ALPA, op�on 7.

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES UPDATE

ATS Commi�ee Visits FAA Facili�esThe ATS Commi�ee par�cipated in three FAA facility visits last week. The mee�ng at SoCalTracon was between ATS, Del Ray Sector NATCA, FAA Procedures and Support Specialist. Thiswas an excellent mee�ng where we openly discussed our issues and trends we've seen over thelast six months.

Two members of the ATL ATC Commi�ee visited ATL Tower and ATL Approach (A80) last week inprepara�on for the "All Hands Mee�ng" in February. One of our discussions with ATL Tower wastrying to schedule some of their controllers into Delta's simulators. Even though simulator �meis expensive, it is a valuable asset in which both pilots and controllers get to interact with eachother to learn each person's roles. The primary discussion with the visit to A80 was movingforward with EOR, RNAV and RNP approaches into ATL. Please emailRoger.d.white@alpa.org with any ques�ons.

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (MAC)

No�ce for Military Pilots in NBC MIL CategoryIf you are in the NBC MIL category in both December and January, the MAC recommendsensuring you have military documenta�on on file with Delta. This will ensure prompt calcula�onand payment of Profit Sharing in February.

DELTA MEC TWEET OF THE WEEK

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DELTA MEC MOBILE MEDIA CENTER ON THE MOVE

Coming Soon to a Des�na�on Near YouThe MEC Mobile Media Center (MMC) will be hos�ng events at specific loca�ons in the comingmonths. Stay tuned for a schedule of where the MMC will be headed.

DELTA PILOTS CHARITABLE FUND

Holiday Tie for Uniforms S�ll AvailablePer the FOM, holiday �es can be worn with your uniform now through January 7. This year'sDelta Pilots Charitable Fund �e dona�on is $20; all proceeds go to the Rally Founda�on forChildhood Cancer Research. Addi�onal dona�ons will help meet and surpass last year's $20,000dona�on. To order your �e (free shipping), click here. Only a limited supply of �es will beavailable in Chief Pilot Offices so more funds can go directly to helping children.

INDUSTRY NEWS - WHAT WE'RE READING

A Decade A�er Bankruptcy And Merger, Delta Is On Top And Pulling Away From ThePack|Forbes | 12.19.19 What a difference a decade makes. At this �me in 2009, Delta Air Lines was just beginning tostagger to its feet a�er losing $15.8 billion over the previous five years, making a long runthrough bankruptcy and merging with another carrier that had also just gone throughbankruptcy, Northwest Airlines, in hopes that somehow two drunks could help each other returnto financial sobriety.American mechanics argue airline's improvement means they shouldn't pay sanc�ons|DallasBusiness Journal | 12.11.19 American Airlines has upped its opera�onal performance this fall. The carrier is cancelling fewerflights and improving cri�cal on-�me metrics a�er what was a dismal summer. In fact, it set arecord in November for the most days in a month without a single cancella�on. Delta Joint Ventures Have Led To Scope Assault “Avalanche,” Pilots Say| Forbes| 12.16.19 As Delta Air Lines has ascended to become the leading U.S. airline, its growth in interna�onalservice has included industry-leading efforts to create joint ventures with foreign partners. Deltapilots say these efforts have resulted in collateral damage to their scope protec�on. 3 Key Reasons Why Delta Air Lines Stock Is Set To Soar| Seeking Alpha| 12.17.19 has been one of the most successful airlines of the past decade (a very successful period forairlines). It has gone from being a heavily-indebted airline struggling to integrate a big merger tobeing a consistent industry leader in terms of opera�onal performance and profitability.

PUB EVENTS IN 2020

The MEC will host its first 2020 PUB event on January 14 in ATL from 6-9pm. Loca�on to beannounced; stay tuned for more details soon.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

LAX Council 16Thursday, Jan. 9

10am-1pmHya�- LAX

SEA Council 54Friday, Jan. 17

10am-2pmSEA - Beijing Conference Room

Instructor Council 48Monday, Jan. 13

3:30pmALPA ATL Office, Suite 800

ATL Council 44 Friday, Jan. 17

10am-2pmALPA ATL Office, Suite 750

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