ROLL CALL ~ March 11th Delta Training!

lol...yes we can def go to the store when we get there!!! i dont know if well have fridges or not maybe at the hotel. Delta has a cafeteria of course...heard it was expensive and dont know what they serve. also my friend told me the other night...it was closed when they got out of class. but we'll def do a store run when we get there!!!!

Mika in Andover, Massachusetts said: I am starting to worry a little..... I have read there are stores around so my questions would be to all of you, why are you packinf food? aren't we allowed to go and buy food once we are there? Please advise so in case I have to pack as well. I wasn't planning on bringing abything but instead buying it out there. What do you guys suggest?

This body of mine lives for food, any kind so I have no problem packing. I am just wondering where are we going to be putting all this food we bring. Any storage available? or fridges?

yep its true we do have to wear a suit our 1st day..it says it in our packets....such a bummer. i thought it was bus casual which would be sooo nice for the 1st day. o well.....

Joanna in Framingham, Massachusetts said: hi mika - where did you read that we need to wear suits on our travel day?

Mika in Andover, Massachusetts said: I readed on the package we received. It says we are expected to get there at noon in business attire. It didn't read business cassual. Plus a friend of mine started march 4 and her package said the same thing.

So we show up at noon?
I just realized that I knew training starts March 11 but I don't know what time I'm supposed to be there lol

yep by noon....this is going to be crazyy!!!!
cant wait!!!!!!!

MattATL in Atlanta, Georgia said: So we show up at noon?
I just realized that I knew training starts March 11 but I don't know what time I'm supposed to be there lol

I know I can read this in our docs but does anyone know where it is we go at 1200 on the 11th?

Hey everyone , i called delta and they told me that business casual is ok the first day. I will be going from the plane directly to the training center in nice business casual.Also, dont forget that you dont have to wear a suit to be business - ladies can wear a dress and both girls and guys can do a coat over their shirt/tie(men)/slacks.

On the March 4th post, they were saying that the Delta rep on the phone said business casual was fine. 3 different people asked and all answers came back as business casual..

BFG in Sunny, Florida said: I know I can read this in our docs but does anyone know where it is we go at 1200 on the 11th?

We are supposed to go to the same place where we got our first sticky name tag.

I am yet to receive the UPS package. Any news?

Joanna in Framingham, Massachusetts said: good morning all!

working out will be so good for all of us... total stress-reliever and the whole nine. i am a total yoga addict, so anyone who wants to join me in that would be excellent! the more the merrier ;)

just to throw in two cents about the eating, i am a practicing vegan and have found lots of juicy yummy healthy snacks and meals to bring to training. happy to pass along any tidbits to anyone who is curious (ie i bought raw almonds and walnuts, larabars, dried fruit, etc).

I'm a yoga addict too, actually I'm a yoga instructor, and there is a bikram studio about 10 miles away and I will definitely be getting there as often as possible. I think I will be buying a cheap bike off of craigslist or something when I get to ATL so I can take MARTA to the yoga studio and then ride my bike cause its a mile and a half away from the studio. If you wanna join me for some bikram, or if you got a car you can drive I will practice every single day that I can (I'm a twice a day practitioner now, so even once a day isn't enough for me). If I can't make it to the studio, I will just steam up my bathroom and practice in there.

FlyBoyYoga in San Francisco, California said: I'm a yoga addict too, actually I'm a yoga instructor, and there is a bikram studio about 10 miles away and I will definitely be getting there as often as possible. I think I will be buying a cheap bike off of craigslist or something when I get to ATL so I can take MARTA to the yoga studio and then ride my bike cause its a mile and a half away from the studio. If you wanna join me for some bikram, or if you got a car you can drive I will practice every single day that I can (I'm a twice a day practitioner now, so even once a day isn't enough for me). If I can't make it to the studio, I will just steam up my bathroom and practice in there.

Okay, am I the only one that does not know what's around this training place? a gym, wholefoods, trader joe's, yoga, etc.

Are we for sure goin to be at the center and not in a hotel?

Should I bring an electic flying pan or a crock pot? If I'm in a hotel I could sneak it in and do some cookin' LOL. Otherwise I'll store them in my car.

Out of respect for my roommate I don't want to bring too much and clutter our room up.

I'm starting to freak out a bit. Since I live in Florida I don't have many clothes to wear to class. Most of my pants of capri's and I wear them with sandals. It'll be a little cold on ATL for them. I've gained weight so some of my more dressy clothes are a little snug.
I wish I could just wear my uniform :-(

I'm going to vote myself as the worst dressed in the class LOL

BFG in Sunny, Florida said: I'm starting to freak out a bit. Since I live in Florida I don't have many clothes to wear to class. Most of my pants of capri's and I wear them with sandals. It'll be a little cold on ATL for them. I've gained weight so some of my more dressy clothes are a little snug.
I wish I could just wear my uniform :-(

I'm going to vote myself as the worst dressed in the class LOL

awww don't worry!!! :)

no worries BFG - i plan on wearing the same stuff over and over again, all i am taking are two FA size 22" black rollaboards worth of stuff. I refuse to go through the drama of dragging my entire life with me. I learned that lesson last time i was in training- i took a HUGE suitcase with me and as i was packing up to go home-it broke. I ended up patching it together with staples and tape and praying it made it back in one piece. On top of that, i had to bring all of the stuff i had aquirred there too( i.e. Uniform pieces, paperwork, purchases),...my friend had to help me lug it to the airport.I have one peice of advice for all packers: EDIT!

Hi All! If I read my materials correctly we should get a UPS env tomorrow w/ our emp #. It will feel so real once I see that! Sorry I have been MIA...for some reason I'm no longer rec'ing the eamils from our forum. I thought we were just quiet for a while...then I realized that was impossible! :-) Glad I checked in...it's good to catch up with everyone!! Best, Christi

Arriving MONDAY:
1. Christi, Frisco TX: No F/A exp, English only
2. BFG, Sunny FL - NO FORIEGN LANG. AND NO F/A EXP (AIRPORT EXP. THOUGH)
3. Danielle Dani, Florida: YES, F/A exp, English only
4. Mika, Andover MA: No FA exp, Spanish
5. April H, Kennesaw GA
6. Matt, Atlanta GA: No FA experience, Hebrew

Arriving TUESDAY:

Unsure of arrival day:
1. AYC (Audra), Memphis TN
2. Will, Douglasville GA
3. SMRF (Sommer), Isle of Palms SC
4. Nalu (Melissa), Long Beach NY: No FA exp, english only
5. joyce19, Los Angeles CA: No F/A exp, English only
6. Tamilyn, Oceanside CA
7. Joanna, Framingham MA
8. Melissa, Hickory NC
9. FlyBoyYoga (Jakob), San Francisco CA
11. Mayra, Corona CA
12. Brinda, Myrtle Beach SC
13. Grady! ;-)
14. Lindsey, Joyce19's friend: No FA exp, Spanish
15. cocoa kiwi (Regina), Texas
16. JEN/LA, Temple City CA: No FA experience, Mandarin
17. Gman (Gabriel), Cypress CA
18. Erika, San Diego CA: No FA experience, Spanish/Italian
19. True, Washington DC
20. Seph, Chicago IL
21. Mel007 (Melissa), Charlotte NC
22. Karen, Clayton NC
23. Michael, Saint Paul MN
24. pi pride, Los Angeles CA

True in District of Columbia said: no worries BFG - i plan on wearing the same stuff over and over again, all i am taking are two FA size 22" black rollaboards worth of stuff. I refuse to go through the drama of dragging my entire life with me. I learned that lesson last time i was in training- i took a HUGE suitcase with me and as i was packing up to go home-it broke. I ended up patching it together with staples and tape and praying it made it back in one piece. On top of that, i had to bring all of the stuff i had aquirred there too( i.e. Uniform pieces, paperwork, purchases),...my friend had to help me lug it to the airport.I have one peice of advice for all packers: EDIT!

you've already trained before? with delta or another airline?

AlexGb.. do you have an email..
I have something to suggest to you..
to help you out with the delta gig..
but I don't want to post it on the forum.
Its something i did.. and it got me want I wanted.

Malti, that link isn't working. You can email me here:

alextaveira@gmail.com

i was with another airline, AlexGB. Is anyone else concerned about finding a crash pad or is everyone planning a move to (expensive)NYC??? I have never commuted before, and i have no idea what kind of availability there is for crash pads. Thats the only thing that truly has me nervous. If anyone knows anything, please feel free to spill it.

True in District of Columbia said: i was with another airline, AlexGB. Is anyone else concerned about finding a crash pad or is everyone planning a move to (expensive)NYC??? I have never commuted before, and i have no idea what kind of availability there is for crash pads. Thats the only thing that truly has me nervous. If anyone knows anything, please feel free to spill it.

Since you'll be going to JFk... you'll have plenty of places to find to use as a crashpad. Many airline personnel live in the areas around the airport...
During your training.. you'll be able to meet other people in the same situation as you are... and I'm sure Delta will have some information to help you.

Mika in Andover, Massachusetts said: We are supposed to go to the same place where we got our first sticky name tag.

I am yet to receive the UPS package. Any news?

I just got my employee number via ups this afternoon and it said that i'd be receiving another package before training. so if you haven't gotten it yet don't sweat it, i bet it will come by the end of the week!

AlexGB in Boston said: Malti, that link isn't working. You can email me here:

alextaveira@gmail.com

Alex, the link wasn't working because I requested indeed to cancel the post.
It was not the correct link to the facebook group page for the 'wannabe Fa's support group'

It's nice to see that Indeed is watching out for all of us!

Danielle Dani in Florida said: Ok, you have to be my gym guru! I get so lazy so I will need you to yell at me to work out :)

haha...i am worse...i never went to a gym my entire life...i don't feel like it...but i have a feeling that you guys just might get me into it...haha...you never know...

True in District of Columbia said: I refuse to go through the drama of dragging my entire life with me.

I hear ya True! I'm not going to bring a lot either. I just want something that fits LOL. I'm glad I'm driving so I can leave things in my car if I have to.

I really don't want to clutter up my room. Clutter makes me feel disorganized.

When I signed into the Delta computer today it went to the Inflight homepage rather than Airport Customer Service homepage (where it normally goes). I did a little peaking at my personal info and I'm already showing as a Flight Att Trainee. I'm even assigned to a supervisor already :-)

YEAH....this is really happeneing.

April in Marietta, Georgia said: I just got my employee number via ups this afternoon and it said that i'd be receiving another package before training. so if you haven't gotten it yet don't sweat it, i bet it will come by the end of the week!

nobody was at home when ups got here so they left a note saying that they'll be back tom. morning...yay...don't worry guys if you didn't receive it today,you'll probably get it tom...

BFG in Sunny, Florida said: Should I bring an electic flying pan or a crock pot? If I'm in a hotel I could sneak it in and do some cookin' LOL. Otherwise I'll store them in my car.

Out of respect for my roommate I don't want to bring too much and clutter our room up.

If we are at a hotel, the hotel will confiscate it as their circuit boards can't handle extra kitchen electronics for risk of fire hazard. I say this from experience when I did my yoga teacher training and we stayed at a hotel for 9 weeks. The hotel took everyones foreman grills, crockpots, hot plates, etc. and returned them upon departure.

Hmmmm, I figured they probably were not allowed but that sounds dangerous. Thanks, I guess I leave the appliances at home.

Hello March 11 class! We're getting closer to the start of our training! Has anyone started studying the airport codes yet? When will be tested on these? Anyone know?

joyce19 in Los Angeles, California said: actually i live in garden grove,near anaheim...so i'm flying in from the orange county airport...

hey joyce! saw you're from Garden Grove! I live in Cypress!! Like 10min from where you live! Are you ready?

BFG in Sunny, Florida said: I'm starting to freak out a bit. Since I live in Florida I don't have many clothes to wear to class. Most of my pants of capri's and I wear them with sandals. It'll be a little cold on ATL for them. I've gained weight so some of my more dressy clothes are a little snug.
I wish I could just wear my uniform :-(

I'm going to vote myself as the worst dressed in the class LOL

Oh girl...we are ALL going to be wearing the same thing over and over again! I might as well label my clothes with, "monday," "tues," "weds," etc...

True in District of Columbia said: i was with another airline, AlexGB. Is anyone else concerned about finding a crash pad or is everyone planning a move to (expensive)NYC??? I have never commuted before, and i have no idea what kind of availability there is for crash pads. Thats the only thing that truly has me nervous. If anyone knows anything, please feel free to spill it.

hmm...I was wondering about this too. I didn't know if I should commute and get a crashpad or if I should just try to find a couple of roommates and get a tiny apartment. My concern is because I would have to commute so far to NY and I heard that we can only stay a certain amount of days in the crashpads??? I don't mind commuting. But, I think that I would like to have a place of my own for the times when I decide to not commute back home. Does that make any sense? ...or should I just focus on commuting and getting a crashpad???

Joanna in Framingham, Massachusetts said: the lentils i bought at trader joes and they are in a clear bag. all you have to do is run the bag under hot hot water for a few mintues and - voila!!

i will go and get you a tub of marshmellow fluff, how does that sound?? actually, just under the disclaimer that if i can find it again ;) otherwise i am HAPPY to share!

yay! I wish we had a trader joe's here! But, maybe you can help me out with the shopping when we get to ATL. Those lentils sound fab! So quick and easy! I love lentils and I wish we had some here that were so easy to cook in the stores here!!

Christi in Frisco, Texas said: Hi All! If I read my materials correctly we should get a UPS env tomorrow w/ our emp #. It will feel so real once I see that! Sorry I have been MIA...for some reason I'm no longer rec'ing the eamils from our forum. I thought we were just quiet for a while...then I realized that was impossible! :-) Glad I checked in...it's good to catch up with everyone!! Best, Christi

Hey Christi! Are you gonna be flying out of DFW?

cocoa kiwi in Ready to leave..., Texas said: hmm...I was wondering about this too. I didn't know if I should commute and get a crashpad or if I should just try to find a couple of roommates and get a tiny apartment. My concern is because I would have to commute so far to NY and I heard that we can only stay a certain amount of days in the crashpads??? I don't mind commuting. But, I think that I would like to have a place of my own for the times when I decide to not commute back home. Does that make any sense? ...or should I just focus on commuting and getting a crashpad???

Good that you're thinking ahead! At least there are options. I have an aunt in Baltimore so I might commute, but for me it'll be a hassle. I'm leaning more towards renting an apartment w/other people. We also need to investigate crash pads and see what they're like!

yea, i def will be wearing the same stuff over and over...hope you guys dont get sick of me hahahha ; )

cocoa kiwi in Ready to leave..., Texas said: Oh girl...we are ALL going to be wearing the same thing over and over again! I might as well label my clothes with, "monday," "tues," "weds," etc...

i think i'm the only one so far from NY....maybe there will be someone else when we start from NY. my friend sharin is from NJ but she started on the 26th..shes staying at the dorm said it was great...they dont have to go far for class....or laundry. she said it was really nice! I cant wait to find out where we are staying......all this anticipation

Gman in Cypress, California said: Good that you're thinking ahead! At least there are options. I have an aunt in Baltimore so I might commute, but for me it'll be a hassle. I'm leaning more towards renting an apartment w/other people. We also need to investigate crash pads and see what they're like!

joyce19 in Los Angeles, California said: haha...i am worse...i never went to a gym my entire life...i don't feel like it...but i have a feeling that you guys just might get me into it...haha...you never know...

lol...maybe we can start a mini gym class for those of us who need some mentoring in the working out dept ^_^.

Hello Batch 3-11! just a quick question...does anyone know how the schedule looks like after the training...is it a month being on reserve or printed schedule? Is is just domestic flight first or both domestic and International? Is it really for sure that all new hire will be base in NY? Ill be on 3-18 class.

Good Luck you all!!!!

yea, i was also wondering about our schedule....and if we will fly international right away....

lee ann in Los Angeles, California said: Hello Batch 3-11! just a quick question...does anyone know how the schedule looks like after the training...is it a month being on reserve or printed schedule? Is is just domestic flight first or both domestic and International? Is it really for sure that all new hire will be base in NY? Ill be on 3-18 class.

Good Luck you all!!!!

Yes i will be the instructor hahaha ill will kick ur butt into shape lol but it will be nice if we can all go and work out together and we can study while on some of the machines....also if you talk to someone the time goes by super quick!!!!

cocoa kiwi in Ready to leave..., Texas said: lol...maybe we can start a mini gym class for those of us who need some mentoring in the working out dept ^_^.

Morning 5 more days.
I wanted to ask why are there 2 airport codes for milan italy??
theres MIL and MXP hmmm just curious if anyone knew?
Ps-did anyone get the stew dictionary in the lessons section of ur packet? its lesson 5????

MXP is MIlan Malpensa, the main international airport.
The second airport in the city is LIN - Milan Linate for domestic and european flights.

Nalu in Long Beach, New York said: Morning 5 more days.
I wanted to ask why are there 2 airport codes for milan italy??
theres MIL and MXP hmmm just curious if anyone knew?
Ps-did anyone get the stew dictionary in the lessons section of ur packet? its lesson 5????

hey nalu - i did not get speaking in stew (like you know).

on the list of airport codes that are on the attachment that shea sent out, there is no MIL code on it. there is only MXP for Milan.

i think you have a really old version of all of this and that they have found errors and made updates. you may want to print out the one that shea sent us so you have all the accurate information.

thanks.

good idea thanks. thats funny thought my friend only went 2 weeks before us...but i will def check it out and reprint thank you!!!!!! glad i asked.

Joanna in Framingham, Massachusetts said: hey nalu - i did not get speaking in stew (like you know).

on the list of airport codes that are on the attachment that shea sent out, there is no MIL code on it. there is only MXP for Milan.

i think you have a really old version of all of this and that they have found errors and made updates. you may want to print out the one that shea sent us so you have all the accurate information.

thanks.

Nalu in Long Beach, New York said: good idea thanks. thats funny thought my friend only went 2 weeks before us...but i will def check it out and reprint thank you!!!!!! glad i asked.

no problem!!

i swear if it weren't for this forum i would be showing up at 3pm on thursday wearing sweatpants and no make-up, not knowing the difference between CDG and ORY *wink*

so grateful for you guys, and all the support that we are giving each other. thank you!!

yes serioulsy...i feel like so many detail couldve been added to save us time and money hhahahha. anyway thanks so much. i just reprinted the packet of codes...so you only have lesson 1 then??? just want to make sure i have it right.

Joanna in Framingham, Massachusetts said: no problem!!

i swear if it weren't for this forum i would be showing up at 3pm on thursday wearing sweatpants and no make-up, not knowing the difference between CDG and ORY *wink*

so grateful for you guys, and all the support that we are giving each other. thank you!!

Nalu in Long Beach, New York said: yes serioulsy...i feel like so many detail couldve been added to save us time and money hhahahha. anyway thanks so much. i just reprinted the packet of codes...so you only have lesson 1 then??? just want to make sure i have it right.

yes, i have lesson 1 "going places". that is the only lesson i have.

if anyone has anything different, can you please chime in?

thanks!

ok think i'm all good now...i dont see my reply
but i fixed my cards. i cant bel. we have 1 lesson and they had 5
thats kinda strange...

Nalu in Long Beach, New York said: ok think i'm all good now...i dont see my reply
but i fixed my cards. i cant bel. we have 1 lesson and they had 5
thats kinda strange...

Just remember as training progresses with other classes they are findin out what is relavent for pre-study and what is not. Delta has not trained in 8 years so take it as blessing, because I will tell you previously with another airline we had like 6 lessons to study before we came our first day and were tested the first day we came in and if u didn't pass u were sent home...