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Old 10-26-2011, 06:15 AM
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DLax85
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Default FDX - 727 Disputed Pairings for Nov

Hopefully, everybody is aware that disputed pairings are back in the 727 for November.

It's simple to identify - Trip 4 all month - paying 8+33 CHs (yes...very tempting for a 1 day trip!)

But let's examine the pairing and the long term ramifications a little further.

It starts with an early critical period show time for a short little leg to BFM...followed by a short 12+30 layover and an early afternoon show for a 2+46 leg to QRO (in Mexico) then 2+47 leg back to MEM (6+47 block total).

The company would hub turn these trips back to back if they weren't disputed.

Ouch!!!!!!

So what currently looks like one painful day for a good bit of pay, will turn into multiple fatiguing days when they are part of bidpack line.

The Union sees a simple (and historical) fix.

Fly the BFM portion as an AM O&B and the QRO has a PM O&B.....or have the crew layover in BFM and fly the 2 legs to QRO the next day.

This is a legitimate request based on fatigue and safety.

Given all the "new guys" in the FO and SO seat this year, and the fact that the 727 has not had disputed pairing in quite some time, we need to spread the word on why voluntarily flying disputed pairings is not prudent on many levels.

Fatigue....Safety....Precedent....long term QOL in trip/line construction.

Remember: you can only be assigned a disputed pairing if you explicity ask for it on a VTO line, pick it up in Open Time or assigned while on Reserve/Airport Standby.

Those who fly it on reserve should be sure to provide feedback to both the Union and Management on the cumulative fatigue and sleep problems associated with this trip as currently designed.

...it will only be worse when they start hub turning guys before or after it.

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