I had May and June vacation this year.. I worked 16 days both months, all non commutable.
One of the best parts about Alaska’s vacation is you get (have to) the chance to build your line back to minimum required credit! It makes having vacation oh so much fun.
Originally Posted by
coryk
I'm a FedEx guy and this info is really accurate. Night's aren't for everyone, but most of us make it work when we have to do it. You learn how to properly adjust your body and get adequate sleep beforehand, more so than when I flew for the pax airlines (regional and then UAL).
The great thing about UPS/FDX is our vacation policy and getting large chunks of time off. I had June and August vacations this year. Flying 5 days in June, all daytime line in July, and 7 days in August (all daytime). I haven't done a "night hub turn" since April. 2 yrs on property, 757 (which generally has the worst schedules). Also haven't done a "east coast to west coast 3 leg all nighter" like ShyGuy seems to think we all do....
My best friend flies for Alaska out of LAX and does turns from SNA to SEA and back. Or goes to Maui. That's pretty sweet too....