Originally Posted by Priority 3
Not just from MEM, but I'm wondering how hard of a commute is it PERIOD into and out of ANC? Just a heads up, but about 80 more ANC commuters (UPS MD-11 & 747-400 crews) are headed that way in 2007.
How many pilots does Fedex have based in ANC anyway?
We are adding about 30 more Capt.'s and 40 FO's up there as well. The commute sucks, there is no way around it. FedEx is great for us because we can reserve a staging js 2 weeks out. I did it for 5 years OAK-ANC, it is an all nighter and then you get in at 0700 and don't leave until the following am. I got a capt bid up there so will be doing it again soon. We love having you guys js with us and will welcome you with open arms. Alaska Airlines is a nightmare to js on back and forth From SEA to ANC. A million guys trying to get on and always cancelling flights. Alaska flightcrews are great but you have to deal with surley gate agents who hate pilots before you can get to them. Wish I could say something good, but it is painfull. I am dreading doing it again and thinking about just moving up there...Good luck