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#31

CactusCrew , 04-26-2009 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Vman

I wouldn't mind dragging my pay out for a few more months...rumors don't affect much...

Exactly ... and its all downhill from here for me !

#32

767pilot , 04-26-2009 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PAX2Cargo

I have to agree with 767pilot. As for me, June 1st can't come quick enough. Lets just get it over with already

One thing I have learned is that nothing ever seems to happen on the deadline.

#33

peredavi , 04-26-2009 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wigwags

Dude, you told me that I was "FAT" (300 from the bottom). At least I'll get a 747 type rating before I get let go!

Yeah, that and $3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks!

#34

highsky , 04-26-2009 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by UPSFO4LIFE

This will(in my opinion only) come down to the company saying that they need more than 300 furloughed. There will be a joint release from the union and company saying that even though they have agreed to the IPA's plan at cost savings, they will still have to furlough 150-200 guys. The IPA will say they saved a couple hundred jobs and the company can finally say they got their furlough. If they do indeed furlough 450, I would be in total shock. Parking the 8 in May, has been in the plans for a long time in my opinion.

I agree. No solid evidence to support why I do, other than the bits and pieces I get from a variety of resources, pieced together with my own personal gut, to form an opinion.

#35

highsky , 04-26-2009 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 767pilot

"Parking the 8 in May, has been in the plans for a long time in my opinion."

I think that they would have been parked last May if it weren't for the possibility of a DHL deal where they might need the lift. It hasn't been needed for our stuff for quite some time and you can see that in the bid packages. The speed at which we are seeing it parked now is as a result of plan B, once the DHL deal was a non starter.

Good point. Makes sense from what I've seen too.

#36

Wigwags , 04-26-2009 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket Bob

try wearing gloves and sunglasses in the simulator..that usually gives me the confidence I need to fly the heavy iron

I'll try that in the sim for sure. I'm also working on a cool low "Heavy" voice now that I'm no longer flying the light twin.

#37

UPSFO4LIFE , 04-27-2009 04:25 AM

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On a different note, did they dump a bunch of Dc-8 time into the 75 domestic for this pay period? Seems like we have a bunch of week long trips in there all of a sudden.

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757upspilot , 04-27-2009 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UPSFO4LIFE

On a different note, did they dump a bunch of Dc-8 time into the 75 domestic for this pay period? Seems like we have a bunch of week long trips in there all of a sudden.

yes they did, next bid package is jumbled also

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UPSFO4LIFE , 04-27-2009 07:26 AM

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It looks like RFD and DFW hot on the 75 is gone as well.

Nevermind, they are being done by ONT crews. How nice.