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Old 06-07-2007, 04:38 AM
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I used to know a way to see what line I was tentatively holding before the monthly bids close. I forgot how, and assumed that vips had closed that loophole, but the other day I heard someone talk about it. It seemed to be the way that I did it before. I've forgot how to do it. can someone PM me and let me know?
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Old 06-07-2007, 04:55 AM
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Go to activities and then to block display. I've noticed that's it's not very reliable until about 20 to 30 minutes after the bids close but it will let you know what you're holding 10 to 15 minutes before they officially come out. I hope that helps.
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Go to activities and then to block display. I've noticed that's it's not very reliable until about 20 to 30 minutes after the bids close but it will let you know what you're holding 10 to 15 minutes before they officially come out. I hope that helps.
First: He asked for a PM

Second: You just informed TF on another loophole he has to close. Thanks
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:35 AM
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Go to activities and then to block display. I've noticed that's it's not very reliable until about 20 to 30 minutes after the bids close but it will let you know what you're holding 10 to 15 minutes before they officially come out. I hope that helps.
WOW!!! A whole 10 to 15 minutes before they are awarded! Sign me up.........
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Old 06-07-2007, 08:17 AM
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Lighten up Francis, it's not like it's some big secret.
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Old 06-07-2007, 09:10 AM
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You used to be able to see your schedule before it was available in "VIPS" by viewing it on the VIPS Green Screen menus. I haven't tried it in a long time though ...
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Old 06-07-2007, 01:43 PM
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How do I view the Powerball numbers before they come out? I'm a little streched on widebody captain pay.
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Old 06-07-2007, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MaydayMark
You used to be able to see your schedule before it was available in "VIPS" by viewing it on the VIPS Green Screen menus. I haven't tried it in a long time though ...
You are correct Sir. After the Capt's bid award, FO's could access the block display screen for the next month and get a pre-peek at what their bid award would have been at that moment in time.

HOWEVER, when you sign into the VIPS mainframe now you get the following message:
Pilot access to VIPS is available only via pilot.fedex.com. VIPS access via the 3270 "green screen" has been eliminated due to contract implementation requirements. Please use a web browser and access VIPS using pilot.fedex.com. Thank You.

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Old 06-08-2007, 04:39 AM
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I just looked at my next months schedule by going the actvities - block route. My line number (if the bid closed now) is in the block/line window. It wasn't there yesterday. You have to change the jun07 to jul07 to see the trips. It does allow time to make some changes if you really screwed up the order.
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Old 06-08-2007, 07:03 AM
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So as a Captain, I guess there is no way to get a peek before the bid closes.
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