The lowest common denominator in the FedEx FDA pilot crewforce, the future narrowbody First Officer, cannot realistically expect to live in Paris on this. Contracts and LOA's should always address the needs of those at the bottom first. This LOA falls far short and I will continue to lobby for its defeat.

Expat packages are the cost of doing business overseas. The costs associated with opening bases abroad in the interest of furthering company business should in NO WAY be borne by the employee. Last I checked, this company was still making money.