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07-19-2022, 12:48 PM

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160to4

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Atlas Air Fleet Type differences

Guys, as has been said numerous times; split lines (60 days) exist on 74, 76 and maybe 737. You average about 6-10 days on, and then have anywhere from 5-10 days off, and repeat. There are lines with 15 days off and even 16, but guess what, they go senior. Fixed pattern lines are 17/13 or 14 for the entire year. The 2 weeks on/2 weeks off is simply ‘slang’ for what we do, and don’t forget you normally travel out on your last day off to where ever you begin your next tour.

07-19-2022, 04:22 PM

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Brangus

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Originally Posted by 160to4

Hi,
Can you bid for 17/13 fixed line, or you just get what you’re given on seniority?
Thanks.

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07-19-2022, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brangus

Hi,
Can you bid for 17/13 fixed line, or you just get what you’re given on seniority?
Thanks.

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They just had a bid for entire 2023 year. They were fixed pattern lines that started on the same day of each month and were all 17/13 or 14. There were a maximum amount per base and CVG having the largest amount of 13 lines. It definitely benefits some, and I can see junior guys bidding if their priority is specific days off throughout the year. Now, this window just closed a week ago so I’m not sure how that goes for guys who are yet to join the company.

07-19-2022, 09:05 PM

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Wow a bid for the whole year. Good to know, thanks for that.

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07-20-2022, 06:11 AM

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Wow a bid for the whole year. Good to know, thanks for that.

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Yes, it can be a great deal depending how it aligned with your yearly events. It worked out perfectly for my wife and I.

07-29-2022, 11:54 AM

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This might be a silly question...

For long flights are you able to enter the cargo hold and work out at all? Squats, jumping jacks etc.

07-29-2022, 12:46 PM

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For long flights are you able to enter the cargo hold and work out at all? Squats, jumping jacks etc.

Good luck trying to do that between the sidewalls and cargo. I wouldn’t even recommend working out on the main deck at all, the surfaces are just very uneven.

I recommend saving the workout for the hotel to be honest. This is coming from someone who work out all the time on layovers.

07-29-2022, 01:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TropoRex

For long flights are you able to enter the cargo hold and work out at all? Squats, jumping jacks etc.

No. Entering the cargo area is officially not allowed in flight without a legitimate reason, such as animal handlers tending to their live cargo.

07-29-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TropoRex

For long flights are you able to enter the cargo hold and work out at all? Squats, jumping jacks etc.

You have plenty of room for squats and jumping jacks on the upper deck. No point to go to the cargo hold for that.
You can run a half marathon upstairs if you want.

07-30-2022, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dera

You have plenty of room for squats and jumping jacks on the upper deck. No point to go to the cargo hold for that.
You can run a half marathon upstairs if you want.

However, on long flights you are likely to have 2-3 guys trying to sleep somewhere in the back and they might not appreciate the jumping jacks. I for one am not crazy about working out with a cabin altitude of 8000’ and saved it for the hotels or long walks.