FDX PBI Offline Jumpseat
07-31-2013, 04:23 PM
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FDX PBI Offline Jumpseat
Thinking about trying to catch FDX flt 1289 PBI-MEM tomorrow 8/1/13. Only problem is I am operating my own metal down from JFK with a scheduled arrival of 2100 local. The offline Jumpseat site says I need to be there 1 hr prior which won't be possible. Is the 1 hr prior requirement strictly enforced or would I be ok arriving at the terminal say 30 min prior to pushback? Thanks for any insight.
07-31-2013, 04:45 PM
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I have occasionally been inside of the 1 hour check-in due to unforeseen circumstances and still made the J/S.
So, own metal doesn't equal own schedule, so it's more of a rental metal versus something you can control....and, getting to the "dark side" of the airport isn't as easy as going from gate to gate, or even Terminal to Terminal (in ORD or other similar nightmare connections). So, 30 minutes definitely pushing the credibility of making it-depending upon your exact mileage.
That being said, unaware of any consequences of an offline guy not making the J/S versus the shunning FedEx Mgt can do to us for failing to make it
So, own metal doesn't equal own schedule, so it's more of a rental metal versus something you can control....and, getting to the "dark side" of the airport isn't as easy as going from gate to gate, or even Terminal to Terminal (in ORD or other similar nightmare connections). So, 30 minutes definitely pushing the credibility of making it-depending upon your exact mileage.
That being said, unaware of any consequences of an offline guy not making the J/S versus the shunning FedEx Mgt can do to us for failing to make it
07-31-2013, 05:55 PM
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I showed up about 30 prior to a FedEx jumpseat one time...got about halfway to the airport (hour drive) and realized my passport was at home. Called the FDX JS line, explained what had happened, they gave me the number for the station and advised them I was coming. I sprinted a decent bit, but made it.
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