Is Pro Diem worth it for a MD88 driver that rarely has an international layover? I'm not even that senior so most of my layovers end up being in small cities like Buffalo, Grand Rapids, Birmingham, etc...

Just an update here....

Switched from Sabre Flightline to Pro Diem taking the advice of some of my fellow posters. $59 as advertised and quick turn around time.
I have a MAC and the process took approximately 15-20 minutes and the report was sent to me the next day.

Overall pretty content with my experience.

01-15-2014 | 10:35 AM

#146792

scambo1

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From: 777B

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo

They would run a whole lot faster if all you F/O's would stop bidding:

Avoid Timbo

Ya think?

01-15-2014 | 10:36 AM

#146793

scambo1

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From: 777B

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta1067

B's can be back doored

Speak for yourself "Californian."

01-15-2014 | 10:40 AM

#146794

forgot to bid

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From: Light Chop

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta1067

B's can be back doored

Timbo already told us that. Brags about it all of the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

I just backdoored my B,

Now 80 does too.

oh wait, what's a B? what exactly are you guys talking about?

01-15-2014 | 10:44 AM

#146795

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From: Light Chop

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

I just spoke with them this morning on this subject...... Looks like they are planning to start processing them around the middle of February. When I questioned the delay I was told that the 2013 per diem rates haven't been published yet.

I think the format of the flightline schedule is nice, but last time it took me til April to get it so this time I said no. I guess you can order the pro diem one for $59 on top of the flightline and still come out ahead and have your return in early February instead of after April 15th.

It's a two hands in a bush and time value of money thing.

01-15-2014 | 10:57 AM

#146796

sailingfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TenYearsGone

I probably missed it so I will ask again. Will the company provide us with crew meals on these 8+ hour days, even though we arent going to block more than 5:XX hrs per segment? It seems like it would be efficient if the company provide us with a nice and balanced quality meal to keep us energized and awake. Without negotiating or giving up anything, I would think it would be in the best interest of the company to keep their "machines" fed and nourished.

TEN

I simply go eat as needed between legs. If the flight ends up going late it's not something I control. The company will look at the number of late flights and decide when they want to board meals outside the contractual requirements.

01-15-2014 | 11:19 AM

#146797

sinca3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

I will have to agree with Sailing on this one...
Same idea as the 8hrs and 117 check your schedule debacle ongoing. Until enough pilots follow the rules as the see tem to a T, causing heartburn to the company, nothing will change!
The last scheduler I spoke to actually mentioned the reserve guys being able to start no earlier than 12p in the first day back is causing many o the green slips and scheduling problems. Time will tell...

01-15-2014 | 11:23 AM

#146798

buzzpat

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From: Urban chicken rancher.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

I simply go eat as needed between legs.

Do you back door your Bs also?

01-15-2014 | 11:28 AM

#146799

Bucking Bar

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From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler

Is the back door only something you can do in the crew lounge?

I get errors every time I try that entry method.

You think reading this scares the new hires? It should.

01-15-2014 | 11:32 AM

#146800

sinca3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

Is the back door only something you can do in the crew lounge?

I get errors every time I try that entry method.

You think reading this scares the new hires? It should.

I'm in the lounge and can't get into the 88B's, but then again I'm not much into the back door thing