Thread: FDX: Open Time
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Old 10-23-2008, 11:54 PM
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Timeoff2fish
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Default FDX: Open Time

Can someone please explain to me why it is necessary to have open time released when it is?

If you live on the east coast as a S/O, the fun begins at 0100 EDT and here I am with outstanding trip trades at 0346 still trying to swap trips.

The kids are up in 3 hours.

As if my sleep schedule wasn't goofed up enough.

Is this necessary? Why not start the widebody CA's at 1200 Planet time and go downhill (I know its a long way) from there? Anyone on a hub turn trip can still get a few hours sleep and those of us with some time off don't have to deal with this.

Yes, you guessed it: I am a whining pilot. The TSA would take my wings away if I didn't complain. I suppose I should be more concerned about something more sinister like furloughs and such.

Fish out.

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