Originally Posted by
Jetjok
Retirement seems to be working out great so I don't get here very often anymore. However, that said, I thought I'd comment on the USPS contract and how I believe it will effect UPS. Knowing what you all know about your (UPS) management and the methods they've used to "grow" your flight department, why would anyone believe that UPS has actually presented a viable bid for this upcoming contract. I suspect that when the dust settles, UPS will be carrying the same amount of USPS cargo that they carry today, and not one package more. Just my guess.
JJ
I hope retired life is treating you well.
It's a dawn of a new era at UPS. Rumors are permeating everything in the airline. Anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of the contract to UPS. Management will truck much of it, but they are expecting to get it. Wish we would see the massive hiring of pilots. It may just be getting the last 44 back and hiring for attrition after that. Make no mistake though, UPS is convinced they can do it cheaper than FDX can.