Originally Posted by
ASAnotASAP
I'm trying to get more info about CGN.
I understand that most of the flying is night hub turns through CDG, is that true?
How often do you deadhead out of CGN? Are all DHs out of CGN, or can they make you go to DUS?
How easy is it to get to the FedEx station at CGN using public transportation?
Yes most of the flying is hub turning thru CDG, but not all of it.
All the trips (except two or three that operate a live leg out of the CGN airport) start with a deadhead out of either Cologne or Dusseldorf. Getting in between the two cities is a piece of cake on the train. FedEx pays for the train ticket.
Getting to the FedEx ramp in Cologne is also very easy. Just take the train. Then walk a couple hundred yards to the pickup point for the FedEx driver who takes you to the ramp office. You can also get to the airport by taking a taxi or renting a car and FedEx pays for all of it. The car rental is done using an app like "Drive Now".
I think it's really easy to commute to the base especially if you live on the east coast. Just jumpseat on FedEx a day prior or use your deadhead ticket money to buy a positive space ticket to work.