FDX Bid?
01-23-2014, 10:47 PM
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FDX Bid?
Just took a glance at the training letters and it seems things start to run out in May. Given that we seem to be in a Spring/Summer cycle, anyone care to speculate on the next bid and what it will be? Who is hearing what?
I'll start. June and a smattering of everything except Anchorage. More 777/767/757 to comprise the majority. No excess on this one.
WM
I'll start. June and a smattering of everything except Anchorage. More 777/767/757 to comprise the majority. No excess on this one.
WM
01-24-2014, 12:41 AM
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Just took a glance at the training letters and it seems things start to run out in May. Given that we seem to be in a Spring/Summer cycle, anyone care to speculate on the next bid and what it will be? Who is hearing what?
I'll start. June and a smattering of everything except Anchorage. More 777/767/757 to comprise the majority. No excess on this one.
WM
I'll start. June and a smattering of everything except Anchorage. More 777/767/757 to comprise the majority. No excess on this one.
WM
01-24-2014, 02:50 AM
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Before ---- because we won't need another 4A2B
(....OBTW the last one was contrived)
I agree with WM where the vacancies will be, but would anticipate a "-1" on the MD-11 and A300 too
This will prevent any growth in those seats
Of course, the results are then followed by a long drawn out Training Letter --- or not --- because remember, it's in the structure and timing of the Training Letter where they can exercise max control of seat manning, at virtually their sole discretion
(....OBTW the last one was contrived)
I agree with WM where the vacancies will be, but would anticipate a "-1" on the MD-11 and A300 too
This will prevent any growth in those seats
Of course, the results are then followed by a long drawn out Training Letter --- or not --- because remember, it's in the structure and timing of the Training Letter where they can exercise max control of seat manning, at virtually their sole discretion
01-24-2014, 07:34 AM
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01-24-2014, 07:38 AM
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I can appreciate all the speculation about nothing happening in ANC. At the same time, I have never seen such low Reserve usage in the last 7 years.
If management is okay with leaving us (in ANC) with no excess - I'll ride the get paid for nothing gravy train all day long.
If management is not okay with leaving ANC alone....I'll take a move package. (21 years of dark winters is enough)
If management is okay with leaving us (in ANC) with no excess - I'll ride the get paid for nothing gravy train all day long.
If management is not okay with leaving ANC alone....I'll take a move package. (21 years of dark winters is enough)
01-24-2014, 10:39 AM
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I'm guessing a vacancy bid with -1 in the Maddog, followed shortly thereafter with an excess bid in order to reduce and minimize passover pay. I expect the excess bid to fill narrow body right seats that remain after the vacancy bid.
...just one man's opinion.
...just one man's opinion.
01-24-2014, 11:28 AM
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But I also think more than a -1 is in store for one or more MD11 domiciles. May only be FO but could include CA. No inside knowledge. Just my opinion based on fleet plan and obvious overmanning.
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