Airline Pilot Central Forums - Cargo http://www.airlinepilotforums.com Part 121 cargo airlines en Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:46:10 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Airline Pilot Central Forums - Cargo http://www.airlinepilotforums.com FDX: Sub vs. Bank http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45897-fdx-sub-vs-bank.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:16 GMT Anyone know if you get subbed do you keep your travel bank. If you turn down the sub I am assuming you lose your travel bank. Is that correct?

If you turn down SUB are you able to get OTP automatically or do you have to ask for OTP in lei of SUB? I've been reading the contract and it is a bit confusing with all the moving between chapter 4 and 25. My trip is over 72 hours TAB and I am positive they will be calling me within the +- 4 hour window prior to show because of all the OT next week. I am thinking about taking OTP and controlling my own destiny instead of taking SUB but I am in the hole for travel bank pretty big if I lose the bank money for the SUB trip. Trying to avoid that.

Thanks ]]> Cargo Flaps50 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45897-fdx-sub-vs-bank.html <![CDATA[UPS 400 FO Re-Award Don't plan Christmas yet]]> http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45896-ups-400-fo-re-award-dont-plan-christmas-yet.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:45 GMT 10-01 400 FO Schedule Bid Re-Award coming soon, apparently a glitch in the system. Happy Holidays! 10-01 400 FO Schedule Bid Re-Award coming soon, apparently a glitch in the system. Happy Holidays! ]]> Cargo Luckydawg http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45896-ups-400-fo-re-award-dont-plan-christmas-yet.html FDX - Will 4a2b be permanent? http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45881-fdx-will-4a2b-permanent.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:28 GMT From a well thought out, and positive, article this part caught my eye. ---Quote--- over the past 18 months, FedEx has slashed costs by about $3 billion; half those cuts are said to be permanent. The reductions have involved, among other things, cuts in base salaries... ---End Quote--- Still... From a well thought out, and positive, article this part caught my eye.

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over the past 18 months, FedEx has slashed costs by about $3 billion; half those cuts are said to be permanent. The reductions have involved, among other things, cuts in base salaries...
Still Packing Up Profit - Barrons.com


I think the plan is to make as many of our "optimizations" and "cuts" as permanent as possible. Are they setting the stage now for a new baseline of precedent? What can we do to prevent these grabs from taking root forever? ]]> Cargo Gunter http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45881-fdx-will-4a2b-permanent.html FDX-Quick Sub Question http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45880-fdx-quick-sub-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:50:33 GMT 1st time using sub and OTP. If I have 10 hrs in my OTP bank, am I able to put in for open time priority during the view/add window or just for trips after open time opens? 1st time using sub and OTP. If I have 10 hrs in my OTP bank, am I able to put in for open time priority during the view/add window or just for trips after open time opens? ]]> Cargo 30 From Bottom http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45880-fdx-quick-sub-question.html <![CDATA[FDX - Surf's Up! I Hope It's a Long Set]]> http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45845-fdx-surfs-up-i-hope-its-long-set.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:08:46 GMT FedEx (NYSE: FDX (http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/FedEx+(FDX)+Does+What+Brown+Cant+-+Barrons/stock_lookup.php?q=FDX)) looks to ride the economic recoveryImage: http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif ... FedEx (NYSE: FDX) looks to ride the economic recovery and deliver bigger earnings to investors through the next several quarters, a Barron’s article reported today.

The shares are already up over 100% since hitting the bottom on March 9, 2009 outpacing the S&P 500, who has seen a gain of about 63%.

An obvious reason for such a momentous gain would be that FedEx is a major player in an industry that is tied closely to GDP numbers and general economic recovery; an extraordinarily cyclical stock.

The economic recovery is even more reinforced by FedEx’s prediction that its busiest day of the year, December 14, will see them shipping about 8% more packages year-over-year. This amounts to 13 million this year versus 12 million in 2008.

Shares of FedEx have also returned about 5.7% every year, compared to 0.3% for United Parcel (NYSE: UPS) and a (0.3%) for the S&P 500.

Because of the cost, FedEx’ largest source of revenue is their Express division.

FedEx Express relies mainly on airplanes, unionized pilots, landing fees, and other larger costs, that are passed along to the consumer for the convenience of overnight, or even same-day, package delivery.

Express, however, has nice operating leverage, making it well-positioned when a full economic recovery occurs.

FedEx Ground is also a great hedge against a down economy.

Their drivers are largely independent, and get paid based on the amount of stops they make and packages they move.

The division has also grown, accounting for about 20% of total revenues last year versus 11% in 2000.

Finally, FedEx’s market share has grown in the U.S. to 22%, compared to 10.6% in 1999.

StreetInsider.com - FedEx (FDX) Does What Brown Can't - Barron's ]]> Cargo DLax85 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45845-fdx-surfs-up-i-hope-its-long-set.html FDX Launches Domestic Express Svc in India http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45844-fdx-launches-domestic-express-svc-india.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:53:57 GMT FDX FedEx launches domestic express service in India FEDEX Launches Domestic Express Service in India NEW DELHI, Nov 13, 2009 (The Economic Times - Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) FedEx Corp on Thursday announced the launch of FedEx India, a next-business-day domestic express service... FDX FedEx launches domestic express service in India

FEDEX Launches Domestic Express Service in India

NEW DELHI, Nov 13, 2009 (The Economic Times - Tribune Information Services via COMTEX)

FedEx Corp on Thursday announced the launch of FedEx India, a next-business-day domestic express service for the Indian market.

The company said FedEx India will provide customers with a reliable and convenient shipping solution for their time critical commercial and non-commercial consignments across key Indian markets.

The launch follows the company's domestic express service launches in China, Mexico and the UK.

"FedEx is committed to supporting Indian businesses by providing a competitive service to key markets across India.

Adding a domestic express service to our broad portfolio of international products increases our ability to further facilitate commerce for customers doing business in India, demonstrating our continued commitment to the market and our confidence in its future growth," said Robert W. Elliott, president, FedEx Express, Europe, Middle East, Subcontinent and Africa.

FedEx India offers delivery to 50 major Indian cities from 14 key cities and includes real-time online tracking, on-call pick up and is backed by the FedEx money-back guarantee.

"As one of the world's fastest-growing economic markets, India has great untapped business potential," said Kenneth F Koval, vice president, Operations, FedEx Express, India.

"The fourteen cities selected for FedEx India were singled out for their highest commercial potential.

Customers in these cities will get the same excellent experience for both domestic and international shipments" he added.

FedEx India is available in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, and Pune. ]]> Cargo DLax85 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45844-fdx-launches-domestic-express-svc-india.html Reserve conversion to secondary line http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45820-reserve-conversion-secondary-line.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:25:04 GMT If you elect to have your reserve converted to a secondary line when are you awarded your line? If you were senior enough to hold 16/22 would you get the 16th VTO or do you get the leftovers after all the others are built? FDX by the way. Ok just read the secondary conversion on VIPS and it... If you elect to have your reserve converted to a secondary line when are you awarded your line? If you were senior enough to hold 16/22 would you get the 16th VTO or do you get the leftovers after all the others are built?

FDX by the way.


Ok just read the secondary conversion on VIPS and it says after secondaries are built so it does not sound like a good idea. ]]> Cargo viperdriver http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45820-reserve-conversion-secondary-line.html Dec bid award http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45814-dec-bid-award.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:49:54 GMT Ok, I'm a little confused. (Those who know me will say it's S.O.P.);)

My bid award shows me with a reserve line that I did not bid. I bid my choices then at the end bid for the default numbers in this order, VTO, normal line, high pay no c/o, high pay with c/o, normal line, any reserve line.

What the interesting part is there were VTO's given to pilots junior to me. This appears to be an error in awards. But I'm gonna see what the CBA says about this, contact the MEC office and scheduling. I just wanted to see what everyone else thought. ]]> Cargo JethroFDX http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45814-dec-bid-award.html APC Server 2 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45779-apc-server-2-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:23:26 GMT *APC Server* Anyone else having problems getting on here? Yep. APC Server Anyone else having problems getting on here?


Yep. ]]> Cargo iarapilot http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45779-apc-server-2-a.html UPS displacement bid? http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45778-ups-displacement-bid.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:18:03 GMT Anyone heard when the next bid might be coming out. I heard that the bottleneck is on A-300 training, so do not expect anything until after the first of the year. Anyone heard different. Anyone heard when the next bid might be coming out.
I heard that the bottleneck is on A-300 training, so do not expect anything until after the first of the year. Anyone heard different. ]]> Cargo 8-capt http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45778-ups-displacement-bid.html ALPAs web site http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45753-alpas-web-site.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:11:53 GMT Is anyone else having trouble navigating the ALPA web site? I log on, and get the main news splash page. When I select the FDX tab or FDX 26 tab, I get the notice "You are already logged in to the site. Click here to go to the main page or use the menu above to locate what you are looking for."

Clicking the link puts me back to the beginning... ?????:confused: ]]> Cargo 11jetphlyer http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45753-alpas-web-site.html FDX: Why No Block Display? http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45752-fdx-why-no-block-display.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:08:27 GMT It looks like the company is hiding Block Display information. When I go to that page, the information is blank. Not sure it's related, but the Positive Airman List is also unaccessible. What's up? ]]> Cargo FDXFLYR http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45752-fdx-why-no-block-display.html Jumpseating on FDX out of EWR http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45737-jumpseating-fdx-out-ewr.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:12:05 GMT Anyone have info of how to get from the Continental Airlines Terminal over to FDX in Newark. Cost of a cab, name of road, time, etc. Thanks in advance, FF Anyone have info of how to get from the Continental Airlines Terminal over to FDX in Newark.

Cost of a cab, name of road, time, etc.

Thanks in advance,

FF ]]> Cargo FliFast http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45737-jumpseating-fdx-out-ewr.html FDX - New Rumor... http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45721-fdx-new-rumor.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:35:32 GMT Was talking to a mechanic today on the jumpseat and he was telling how the company is in the process of pulling a couple MD's and a couple Airbus out of storage and putting them back on the line. Anyone hear anything similar???

It seems to me the company knows it has stretched 4.A.2.b. out for all that is is worth and has conceded whatever settlement or fine they are going to have to pay. There is NO WAY they can justify 4.A.2.b. with reserve utilization off the charts and tons off DFT and VLT to boot.

I hope the union holds the companies accountable and does not let them off the hook! ]]> Cargo PurpleTail http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45721-fdx-new-rumor.html Any info on USAJet http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45720-any-info-usajet.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:17:04 GMT does anyone have info on USAJet? Can the days off be strung together? How long on call each day? What are the options on getting to and from Yip and Dtw if no car. Any crash pads any more in the YIP area? Price of apts/houses to rentnearby? does anyone have info on USAJet? Can the days off be strung together? How long on call each day? What are the options on getting to and from Yip and Dtw if no car. Any crash pads any more in the YIP area? Price of apts/houses to rentnearby? ]]> Cargo MaxQ http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/45720-any-info-usajet.html