FDX MD11 Crew Base in HKG
03-03-2010, 11:44 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by 2cylinderdriver
Not trying to rain on your parade, but that is factually incorrect. They are simply saving crews by basing them in theater. At some point we may see some expansion but all FDA slots are to become more efficient with the flying we already conduct. Upgrades just got outsourced, unless you want to chase it...for the foreseeable future.
03-03-2010, 11:46 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by FR8Hauler
You are missing the point on the FO situation. They are going to have to offer something for guys to bid this turd in the right seat.
03-03-2010, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MaydayMark
How many ANC "Purple Nuggets" might consider bidding it instead of a base transfer to MEM to be a 727 s/o?
But who knows what will happen when the company cranks up the "economic difficulties" machine and leaks rumors of furloughs, excesses, cats and dogs living together, etc again.
03-03-2010, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by FR8Hauler
You are missing the point on the FO situation. They are going to have to offer something for guys to bid this turd in the right seat.
03-03-2010, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FreightDawgyDog
Now we can connect the dots all the way back to the FDA LOA and that lovely STV clause those crazy 32%'s like me tried to point out. We have seen how the company interprets 4a2b when they want to renege on BLG buyups. Now we will get a whole new reading on FDA LOA Section D! Enjoy involuntary HKG TDY's boys and girls! 30 days away from home while only earning normal BLG! We'll all be working for half pay like our tenured over 60 boys soon!
03-03-2010, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sluggo_63
Now all the MD guys/gals who voted for that POS LOA because "it won't affect me" will get to reap what they sow.
I only voted for it because OUR union reps told me it was a good deal and I am unable to think for myself?
03-03-2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by noser
They have been talking about putting MD-10's over in Asia for over 9 years (about the same amount of time that they have had them). They are not working out in the States like they thought so what make anyone think that they will work in Asia where it is hotter and more humid and a hell of a lot more hills! Just look at what is going on with flying out of TPE and going to CAN, you have to go to the PI first! That really helps the cut off time. Like someone already said, I will believe it when I see it painted purple.
At least that's my 2 cents.......
At least that's my 2 cents.......
03-03-2010, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sluggo_63
Now all the MD guys/gals who voted for that POS LOA because "it won't affect me" will get to reap what they sow.
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