FDX: What's with the new seat bid?

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01-16-2007, 11:11 AM

Huck

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FDX: What's with the new seat bid?

The seat bid is opened up again - what is this caused by? I thought the next one was in April....

01-16-2007, 11:15 AM

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It's not really a seat bid. They have been doing this periodically. I think they are trying to gather intel on who intends to stay past 60.

01-16-2007, 11:27 AM

Fedex999999

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Besides, it just disappeared again, and there isn't an FCIF out anyway.

01-16-2007, 11:39 AM

Huck

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Never mind. Back to your meals.

01-16-2007, 11:49 AM

ClutchCargo

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Besides, it just disappeared again, and there isn't an FCIF out anyway.

I think it disappears after you look at it. Those who haven't clicked on it will still see it when they log on.

01-16-2007, 11:54 AM

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777 option in place of 380.

01-16-2007, 11:59 AM

Falconjet

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The triple 7 option has been there for a couple of months.

01-16-2007, 12:05 PM

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The seat bid is opened up again - what is this caused by? I thought the next one was in April....

Anytime they change the options , ie. B777, they post the link to Standing Bid!

01-16-2007, 12:44 PM

Fedex999999

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Ah So!

The difference here is the notice on the home page said Standing Bid Open. Thats' gone. I clicked on it, ut didn't submit anything. I don't think it is open until the FCIF confirms it. Of course you can update your standing bid at any time.

01-16-2007, 12:59 PM

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You don't have to answer the age 60 question to get out of or past the standing bid menu. I don't think it's any of the company's business when I plan to retire. I can see that they'd like to know for planning purposes but I don't think I owe them an answer.