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09-04-2015, 08:46 AM

#185151

The Cavalier

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October ALV's on 88 and 717, good grief.

09-04-2015, 09:25 AM

#185152

Brocc15

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

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Any recommendations for commuter hotel in ATL. September is my first month being based in ATL and need suggestions.....

Thanks

I used priceline negotiator last minute because I would get decent hotels for $50. But if you don't want to take the risk and wait till the last minute that might not be the best option. Would frequently get crowne plaza or sheraton for $50.

09-04-2015, 09:58 AM

#185153

MikeF16

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Originally Posted by The Cavalier

October ALV's on 88 and 717, good grief.

No kidding. Even with a week of vacation I still have to fly 3 trips to fill up.

09-04-2015, 11:15 AM

#185154

thinkstraight

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Originally Posted by MikeF16

No kidding. Even with a week of vacation I still have to fly 3 trips to fill up.

This is why CQ should = 5:15 per day and vacation must be higher. Pay and credit must be equal. Not pay no credit.

09-04-2015, 12:13 PM

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SabreDriver

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

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Any recommendations for commuter hotel in ATL. September is my first month being based in ATL and need suggestions.....

Thanks

If you can tolerate being down on Old National, the Quality Inn will usually give a crew rate of $36 +tax, always been able to get a room, unless there is a weather event. The shuttle van is reliable and they have free breakfast. Usually pretty quiet there.

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09-04-2015, 03:09 PM

#185156

iceman49

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Originally Posted by MikeF16

No kidding. Even with a week of vacation I still have to fly 3 trips to fill up.

We should have the ability to get pay and credit, or just credit for vacation.

09-04-2015, 05:10 PM

#185157

Speedbird2263

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Originally Posted by SabreDriver

I second the above but I wouldn't recommend venturing out after dark if you don't need to. Also they have a, stay 9/10 nights get one free rewards program. They've been good to me and a ton of DL & EV crews stay there.

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09-05-2015, 04:17 AM

#185158

hammer189

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Originally Posted by iceman49

We should have the ability to get pay and credit, or just credit for vacation.

Really bad idea! Then pilots will "sellback" their vacation and lower manning and hiring requirements. Guys are already doing this on the planes with long trips. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy!

09-05-2015, 04:50 AM

#185159

Free Bird

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Originally Posted by The Cavalier

October ALV's on 88 and 717, good grief.

I think it's 5 months in row the ALV has been 84 for the 765 boys!

09-05-2015, 05:15 AM

#185160

NoDeskJob

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Excuse the ignorance....what's the big deal with the higher ALV? I thought DL pilots can drop trips if reserve coverage is adequate. Is Rsv coverage never adequate? Or does the trip touch a weekend, putting one of the day's below?