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07-07-2008, 08:35 AM
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If Russia is a G-8 country and Moscow is the most expensive city in the world with tons of oil money, why don't UPS crews get to go to Moscow? Does FedEx go there or contract it out? Anyone else???
Last edited by fishalaska; 07-07-2008 at 05:52 PM. Reason: typo
07-07-2008, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fishalaska
If Russia is a G-8 country and Moscow is the most expensive city in the world with tons of oil money, why are line guys at UPS (not Star aviation etc) not relaxing in Red Square? Does FedEx go there or contract it out? Anyone else???
Any other places we should be sitting for 4-6+ days on a layover (OK--not for me I am junior. I am just making sure the over 60 crowd gets another good deal).
Any other places we should be sitting for 4-6+ days on a layover (OK--not for me I am junior. I am just making sure the over 60 crowd gets another good deal).
07-07-2008, 06:03 PM
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Very good question...... Yes I do believe that FDX crews have been going there for quite a few years. I'm sure UPS moves plenty of express volume in and out of Moscow, but we sure as hell aint flying it.
07-07-2008, 06:06 PM
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Fedex quit going to Moscow when the 727 was replaced by the bus in Europe. Maybe 7-8 years ago. Even when we went, we didn't haul cargo, we were just holding a landing slot. I guess we got tired of waiting on their economy to start up.
07-07-2008, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fishalaska
typo fixed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Litvinenko_poisoning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4088345.stm
07-07-2008, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE
I see thanks... Well, maybe the company couldn't get assurances that our crew meals wouldn't be spiked with polonium, dioxin, or other KGB, sry meant FSB food 'flavors' of choice?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Litvinenko_poisoning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4088345.stm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Litvinenko_poisoning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4088345.stm
07-07-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jousteagle
Itsu is actually a pretty good sushi joint in London. Been there many times. Guess you better choose your dining partner wisely!!!
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