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FXLAX
There are loopholes big enough for a 777 to fly through in our scope section, if management wanted to. Also, I’d personally like to see language added to preclude feeders from operating any jet. To me, there is a big difference between a 737 and a 175. Both should be flown by FedEx pilots if FedEx ever bought either type.
Bingo.
For instance. One of my best buds is ANC based for Alaska and frequently flies their freighters. He mentioned to me he was astonished our scope allowed them dedicating entire Alaska operated 737s (the whole jet) to moving FedEx cans. We certainly have the authority to operate in Alaska.
This next ones a bit less solid but I was departing HNL a few weeks ago and Aloha air cargo was waiting for us to vacate the spot on our ramp to park a 737 there. Maybe they’re just using the parking spot, but I know they carry our freight as well. Would be interesting to look into, especially considering that UPS is now flying to LIH.