Printing your own release?
I've noticed that the AA guys print their own release at the gate. Is that something that is coming to the us side? Seems like another step backwards.
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Originally Posted by CanoePilot
(Post 1874726)
I've noticed that the AA guys print their own release at the gate. Is that something that is coming to the us side? Seems like another step backwards.
I think it is a GREAT idea. It's time pilots start doing more of their own work and taking control of their being proactive rather than the opposite. I use it too. You can get it from Jetnet. I make it a point to call dispatch on my way to work to get the system updates and general brief. I can then brief the crew when I get to the aircraft so they can focus on doing their jobs. I'm a "glass half full" kind of guy. |
Originally Posted by Route66
(Post 1874741)
I think it is a GREAT idea. It's time pilots start doing more of their own work and taking control of their being proactive rather than the opposite. I use it too. You can get it from Jetnet.
I make it a point to call dispatch on my way to work to get the system updates and general brief. I can then brief the crew when I get to the aircraft so they can focus on doing their jobs. I'm a "glass half full" kind of guy. |
What's wrong w/printing your own release? It's YOUR release...
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Originally Posted by TrakTrak
(Post 1874802)
What's wrong w/printing your own release? It's YOUR release...
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Originally Posted by TrakTrak
(Post 1874802)
What's wrong w/printing your own release? It's YOUR release...
So, you now have to deal with: waiting at the printer as its daisy wheel spews out 100 other release and crap first. Try to explain to the stressed out agent that you need more paper fix jams Call tech support when your login doesn't work Try to explain to the stressed out agent that you need ink Wait and wait. Field questions like are we on time, why can't I take my overstuffed bean bag chair onboard, etc. while you are waiting, waiting. I mean it's fine with me, because I'm not going to rush due to the company's bad decisions. I've had an hour or more delay due to printing issues. Yes, couldn't reach dispatch, the flight was already severely late due to downstream weather delays and no reserves, after hours at the airport, no paper, no ink, computer down. oh yeah, it's saving money. |
Originally Posted by TrakTrak
(Post 1874802)
What's wrong w/printing your own release? It's YOUR release...
I think its a great idea. While we are standing there lets go ahead and make the boarding PA's and accomodate pax seat change requests. |
Originally Posted by bassslayer
(Post 1874863)
I think its a great idea. While we are standing there lets go ahead and make the boarding PA's and accomodate pax seat change requests.
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Thirty give guys quit last month over this.
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Don't forget as soon as you set behind the counter you instantly become a gate agent and get riddled with every question by every passenger. Are we boarding now? Which gate is Tulsa?
....yeah no thanks. |
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