Why FedEx 777s in PANC?
03-30-2012, 06:30 AM
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Why FedEx 777s in PANC?
Just out of curiosity, why do I see Purple 777s in Anchorage? I thought the FedEx strategy was to bypass PANC? Do the 777s stop going eastbound, westbound, or both ways?
03-30-2012, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fr8rcaptain
Just out of curiosity, why do I see Purple 777s in Anchorage? I thought the FedEx strategy was to bypass PANC? Do the 777s stop going eastbound, westbound, or both ways?
03-30-2012, 03:19 PM
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Heard it was a customs issue. Backlog in memphis means freight can clear in ANC and go onto MEM quicker than direct MEM. Also heard more 777 flights will be inbound to IND for same reason
03-30-2012, 04:18 PM
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the real answer....maybe
It requires two 777s to provide service to each city therefore it requires a pair of new 777s to start service at a new 777 destination. Because they are not delivered in pairs, odd numbered 777s stay closer to home on established routes/destinations until the next one is delivered. The then cycle repeats itself.
Was told this a while back by a mgmt type...but it was confirmed by a crew bus driver so you can take it to the bank!
Was told this a while back by a mgmt type...but it was confirmed by a crew bus driver so you can take it to the bank!
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