Originally Posted by jjlowers (Post 1544065)

You do know about the ~$150 per person UK departure tax right? :eek:

Originally Posted by 8 Cherry Garcia (Post 1544090)

Just did CUN,

New hotel, nice place but not nearly as good a location on the strip as the old place. And the all inclusive deal is $$. But a good beach, and only a shortish cab ride (or even cheaper bus ride if your wife is used to pilots), to the main shopping/dining. Make sure to ask for a top floor, beach side. Only the top floor has balconies, but they said they try to arrange those for crew. Concierge in lobby was very helpful/nice arranging dinner plans.

Taking a spouse shouldn't be a problem, big van, friendly driver, (same guy). I watched another pilot escort his wife with him in thru customs getting in, no hassles. Standby and customs outbound is easy too. Just get a seat request from ticket counter, I believe there is a slight tax, and get thru security. Crew cannot buy duty-free anymore, but spouses can.

The liquid/gel thing is somewhat random.

It'd be a great getaway.

8

Originally Posted by Mem9guy (Post 1544128)

Buzz,
Another Mexico oddity to remember is flashlight size in your flight kit. I don't remember the exact length allowed, but it was smaller than the standard 2-D cell Maglite...

Originally Posted by hookshot123 (Post 1544521)

The Flight Ops FAR 117 Bulletin says that by signing the FDR we are agreeing to the max flight extension possible unless the pilot not wanting to extend calls the dispatcher.

Does this mean I will have to call the dispatcher before every flight and tell him that even though I am signing the release, I do not agree to any FDP extensions that may arise later.

I don't think the intention of FAR 117 was for extensions to be automatic unless you call and tell them otherwise.

Hook

Originally Posted by Seaslap8 (Post 1544556)

Would have to re-read the thing, but my understanding is that by signing the FDRA, you are simply confirming that you have reported for duty rested and able to fly the leg...not necessarily agreeing to any possible future duty day extensions...

Originally Posted by hookshot123 (Post 1544562)

Here is the part I am referring to:

Additionally, the
PIC's signature
acknowledges acceptance of
an FDP extension (if
necessary for that flight) for
the entire crew. If any pilot is
unable to accept an
extension, he/she must
notify Delta as soon as
possible via the following
means:
• Prior to report for an
FDP, contact Crew
Tracking
• After report for an FDP,
contact the dispatcher for
the flight.

Originally Posted by TheManager (Post 1544412)

What.......? Magically in a quarter or two DAL worked some financial magic on them and spun them 180?? Implying that this is:

A. A true fact, and:

B. Then imply the same can be done to a decades long, chronically mismanaged dysfunctional business is:

Fantasy. Plain and simple.

I can think of 11,600 more reasons for Delta to invest money in than that.

Originally Posted by hookshot123 (Post 1544562)

Here is the part I am referring to:

Additionally, the
PIC's signature
acknowledges acceptance of
an FDP extension (if
necessary for that flight) for
the entire crew. If any pilot is
unable to accept an
extension, he/she must
notify Delta as soon as
possible via the following
means:
• Prior to report for an
FDP, contact Crew
Tracking
• After report for an FDP,
contact the dispatcher for
the flight.