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Old 01-14-2015 | 07:35 AM
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A new open time format in VIPS. FxCal and BidX not liken it !!
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Old 01-14-2015 | 07:41 AM
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Company gave us a heads up of some changes coming in JAN, but I do not think all encompassing.
Anyway, expect a fix today, and hopefully I can actually get it to everyone VERY soon and not wait the normal 3 to 7 days for Apple review.
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Old 01-14-2015 | 07:47 AM
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I guess because the old format was soooo confusing and hard to understand. I been waiting for a change for a long time.
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Old 01-14-2015 | 08:13 AM
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Maybe the new format will now allow a code that a particular pairing is Disputed.

The info is not secret, but it takes some effort to keep up with which pairings are disputed. I would bet some are picked up by honest mistake, which still undermines the dispute process and the efforts of our scheduling improvement team. If there was something like a "DISP" trip type, I bet it would cut down on that happening.

It would also eliminate the "excuses" of some who would flout the dispute process just because a certain pairing happens to suit their personal needs in a particular instance.
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Old 01-14-2015 | 08:18 AM
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Constant change to keep us confused much like the phone tree and departments changing their name like Crew Pay data to flight data analysis. yep knew right away that was the option i needed :-(
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Old 01-14-2015 | 08:26 AM
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Maybe the new format will now allow a code that a particular pairing is Disputed.

The info is not secret, but it takes some effort to keep up with which pairings are disputed. I would bet some are picked up by honest mistake, which still undermines the dispute process and the efforts of our scheduling improvement team. If there was something like a "DISP" trip type, I bet it would cut down on that happening.

It would also eliminate the "excuses" of some who would flout the dispute process just because a certain pairing happens to suit their personal needs in a particular instance.
..Uh, yeah - I won't hold my breath on the company re-programming to help us avoid flying trips.

"Some effort", yes - but if that's the excuse for an accidental p/u, I scoff. There is no valid excuse for a mistake like that. It's either laziness or you're an independent contractor.

"Some effort" =
1. Buy BidX or FXCal and have those programs ID the DPs
2. Take a screen shot of the DPs for your a/c and put a shortcut to it on the 'puter/device you use for trip trading.
3. For the tech-challenged - print out the DP list, fold it and put it in your wallet.
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Old 01-14-2015 | 08:44 AM
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Company doesn't care who flies the trips. Now they may have something at the bargaining table to offer if we're willing to give up something to get it coded.

" We'll give you a 'DP' coding on open time trips if you'll take PiBS. That's fair isn't it?"

Then next week's mgmt missive would read, "Negotiations would be over if the ALPA NC wasn't so stubborn at balking at our proposals."
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Old 01-14-2015 | 09:46 AM
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Ok, so if you go to Settings and select "New OT" the open time should work in BidX Mobile.

There is an update out that fixes BidX Pro (1.9.9).

An unknown change was the Activity Display (which is where I get my calendar data). So, if you import (refresh) your calendar, it'll go away. I'll fix this as soon as I have the data I need.

- Paul
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Old 01-14-2015 | 09:34 PM
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FxCal is now fully functional for trading again!!

FxCal 5.2.0 beta 4 is available as a prerelease to all users who have an autopoll subscription. You should have received an invitation email from me.

It fixes the Open Time issue and the Calendar refresh issue.
Only limitation is not all activities are processed yet.
Trips,Reserve,Jumpseat,Release
Enough to be fully functional for trip trading
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Old 01-14-2015 | 09:50 PM
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Thanks appDude.
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