united20

wow. May I PM you?

744ButtonPusher

really surprised they don’t just start you out of ICN. It’s not like your line really means anything. I knew a couple of guys who lived in Europe and they would just call CR and ask if they had anything departing out of Europe that needed covering and were usually accommodated

united20

Oh that is nice. Good to see CR at K4 is cooperative, supportive, and flexible. That means much more than just money in our industry. Yeah, it would be great if they let pilots starting out of ICN for ICN commuters since I see a lot of K4 fleets at ICN everyday!

Boeingthere

We bid hard lines and are awarded hard lines but we never fly hard lines here at Kalitta. We're all on reserve. No one but the triple guys/gals sit reserve anywhere. If you're on the 74 you will be flying. Last I heard the triple was over staffed. No hazard pay unless it's on the U.S. hazardous area list. Even though we do fly into airports with anti-aircraft missile launchers covering the area. Yes you get to keep the airline mileage/points. Hotel stay credits and points are a big "maybe".

Boeingthere

CR COOPERATIVE, SUPPORTIVE AND FLEXIBLE......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Do not fall for this, They Are None Of The Above.

Birdsmash

That would be an industry first! 😝

OffAirportAK

True that lines are a moving target and change a lot but keep in mind that hand picking local residents for flights out of any base simply for convenience is a blatant bypass of both seniority and bidding. So really not surprising at all and certainly not something to reasonably expect.

In general, someone living overseas needs to expect to commute on their own to the US (either their self-designated US home base, or an exception as requested by an official form submitted prior to travel) in order to pick up the company provided commute to the start of their line. That being said, it's a bonus if CR is able to *sometimes* provide alternate transportation that makes that commute to the US easier (i.e. occasional foreign transporation *if* it's cheaper and more convenient to the company, and the particular scheduler that day maybe happens to be in a good mood). But as many folks have found out, it's only considered case by case, there are no guarantees of that whatsoever, and you can't count on it.

AW195

I've tried to scrub thru all 400+ pages so apologies up front if I missed it.

I'm thinking of Kalitta for the 74 (having had my interview paused at Atlas). I am in Fairbanks, thus Atlas as #1. I understand I would fly to meet the jet, being in Alaska the commute can be hell (I know some of you commute internationally and I applaud the effort!). If I were in my 20s I'd do it without hesitation--but I've got a fairly good QOL now and wanted real experiences before I made the jump.

Will they positive space me business class (read 3 hour or more it's business class or better)? Chances of meeting the bird in ANC? I know all this is dynamic, but I was wondering if anyone here has done Hawaii or Alaska specifically and what their experiences were.

Agian, apprecaite the time and effort. Fly safe!

Slatsnflaps

The above Business Class is for Deadheading once on duty. Not the commute to work. You will have to rely on airline status for that or
pay for the upgrade coming to and from work unless it’s international to start/finish.The company no longer operates for geographic convenience as of covid times. Everyone reports to the lower 48 to start their rotation. There are hopes for international commuting privileges with the next contract. With this actual line holder lines and reserve lines would help with the scheduling an*l probing.

AW195

Apprecaite the info!