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01-15-2014, 10:18 AM

#146781

Ed Harley

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Pro Diem

Is Pro Diem worth it for a MD88 driver that rarely has an international layover? I'm not even that senior so most of my layovers end up being in small cities like Buffalo, Grand Rapids, Birmingham, etc...

01-15-2014, 10:24 AM

#146782

Denny Crane

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Harley

Short answer..................................YES! Even if it only saved me a hundred bucks, I'd do it ,cause I hate being (what I feel) is overly taxed.

Try it for a year, it's only about $60 now. The fee itself I believe is a write off and if it doesn't work for you, you're only out the $60. My guess is it will save you a lot more.

Denny

01-15-2014, 10:28 AM

#146783

80ktsClamp

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Position: Poodle Whisperer

Posts: 17,473

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Crane

Exactly, no matter what fleet you're on, as long as you're above standard deduction, its net positive to utilize either pro diem or flightline.

01-15-2014, 10:29 AM

#146784

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Posts: 23,286

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Harley

Well, I was MD88 and am missing 3 months in 2013 and mine came out to $4,500 for maximum allowed meal and incidental expenses. I'll gladly throw that into the mix.

01-15-2014, 10:33 AM

#146785

DeadHead

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Harley

Just an update here....

Switched from Sabre Flightline to Pro Diem taking the advice of some of my fellow posters. $59 as advertised and quick turn around time.
I have a MAC and the process took approximately 15-20 minutes and the report was sent to me the next day.

Overall pretty content with my experience.

01-15-2014, 10:35 AM

#146786

scambo1

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Joined APC: Jun 2009

Position: 777B

Posts: 7,775

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo

They would run a whole lot faster if all you F/O's would stop bidding:

Avoid Timbo

Ya think?

01-15-2014, 10:36 AM

#146787

scambo1

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Position: 777B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta1067

B's can be back doored

Speak for yourself "Californian."

01-15-2014, 10:40 AM

#146788

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta1067

B's can be back doored

Timbo already told us that. Brags about it all of the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

I just backdoored my B,

Now 80 does too.

oh wait, what's a B? what exactly are you guys talking about?

01-15-2014, 10:44 AM

#146789

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

I just spoke with them this morning on this subject...... Looks like they are planning to start processing them around the middle of February. When I questioned the delay I was told that the 2013 per diem rates haven't been published yet.

I think the format of the flightline schedule is nice, but last time it took me til April to get it so this time I said no. I guess you can order the pro diem one for $59 on top of the flightline and still come out ahead and have your return in early February instead of after April 15th.

It's a two hands in a bush and time value of money thing.

01-15-2014, 10:57 AM

#146790

sailingfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TenYearsGone

I probably missed it so I will ask again. Will the company provide us with crew meals on these 8+ hour days, even though we arent going to block more than 5:XX hrs per segment? It seems like it would be efficient if the company provide us with a nice and balanced quality meal to keep us energized and awake. Without negotiating or giving up anything, I would think it would be in the best interest of the company to keep their "machines" fed and nourished.

TEN

I simply go eat as needed between legs. If the flight ends up going late it's not something I control. The company will look at the number of late flights and decide when they want to board meals outside the contractual requirements.