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Old 10-23-2010 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman49
So has there been any massive backups on the ramp and taxiways that were predicted by some?
No, but I started on the 19th and flew a 4-day with 9 legs and was on time for 4 of them, 5 not so much, no weather and a Captain that threw the beacon as soon as the door closed. Without that, probably just 1 or 2 on time. Just calling it how I see it. WDR didn't have any effect for our flights because it wasn't honest, beacon came on prior to push. We beat the flight time on every flight fwiw. Change OUT time to be door, cockpit door and pay INS based, then you'll have real honest info and the ability to figure out what needs changing.

Now, what could help? Don't schedule a 48 minute turn for an 88 that is not condusive to a quick turn especially coming in and out of Florida. We had 18 wheel chairs total to come on and off an airplane. We can't do 48 minute turns on the 88 with wheelchairs.

Now, WDR after push is fine by me. We should be allowed to do numbers on the go, because as I found out this weekend, FO's can taxi just fine for long periods of time. Why not allow the FO's to taxi on straight taxiways as the Captain looks at the WDR? He looks at it, FO looks at it, and then they go. It's safe. I've got breaks on my side. Should be the same procedure for any other time a CA has to look down during a taxi, "you're plane."

Also, if your flight is to leave at 9:52am, then D0 should be 5 minutes later, not 9:52. We should be taking care of our passengers right up to 9:52am not right up to 9:42am.