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Old 12-07-2014 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by contrails
Let's say it credited 35 hours or a bit more, would it then be worth it though?
Yes it would. I don't think the domestic 5-days get much over 31 hours though. The commutable ones are usually worth 26-28 hours. The uncommutable ones get to 30 sometimes. I got re-routed once and it turned into a 6 day that paid 33.

I just think they are too long. Everyone used to say a 4-day is twice as long as a 3-day. Well, for me a 5-day is 10 times as long as a 4-day. And if you aren't careful 117 rules will stack them back to back on ya.
Old 12-07-2014 | 06:03 PM
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5 days, 18+ legs into/out of ATL or LGA on the Mad dog.

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Old 12-07-2014 | 08:28 PM
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Might be worth listening to...

Delta Air Lines Hosts Investor Day Dec. 11, 2014 - MarketWatch
Old 12-07-2014 | 08:30 PM
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American Airlines:

"The current consensus from analysts is that profits in 2015 will top those of 2014. They are expecting net income of $5.5 billion next year, excluding any special items and one-time charges.

And, with energy prices now plummeting, American’s profits will only go up."

A year into its merger with US Airways, American Airlines is flying high | Dallas Morning News
Old 12-08-2014 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DogWhisperer
Is anyone famiar with the folks that run the bidding service...the former eazybid lady guru?
I don't know what specifics you want but it is Flightline.com. Her name is Sharon but I don't think they pay her to come to the airport anymore. Phone numbers are on the web page. Hope that helps.
Old 12-08-2014 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Guys,

Look for 5 day trips coming to most domestic categories starting in February. Supposedly a small percentage of trips, maybe 10%.

Although I don't intend to bid 5 day trips, in general the more variety the better. Most commuters who can hold them would easily be able to fly three trips now and break 75 Hours.

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So spend five days straight to get five days of pay? No thanks. I love how people demand five day trips, they put them out and nobody bids them so they go to reserves.
Old 12-08-2014 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
So spend five days straight to get five days of pay? No thanks. I love how people demand five day trips, they put them out and nobody bids them so they go to reserves.
I'm not so sure people demand them. If they do, it must be on par with the crowd demanding CDOs (split-duty). I want a happy family. Gone for a full 15 days a month is not conducive to a happy wife. Those occasional am's and pm's home go a long way.

This could have an undesired response the company is not anticipating with more training. I would consider changing equipment if needed to avoid these trips for the necessary seniority (downbid). If still unable to avoid 5 days, bid up for pay because QOL sucks either way.

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Old 12-08-2014 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DAWGS
I'm not so sure people demand them. If they do, it must be on par with the crowd demanding CDOs (split-duty). I want a happy family. Gone for a full 15 days a month is not conducive to a happy wife. Those occasional am's and pm's home go a long way.

This could have an undesired response the company is not anticipating with more training. I would consider changing equipment if needed to avoid these trips for the necessary seniority (downbid). If still unable to avoid 5 days, bid up for pay because QOL sucks either way.
As a South guy, I tend to agree. For family reasons I prefer three day or shorter trips. But...I have heard many, many times from N guys how great five day trips are, and they wish we had more.

One man's trash is another's treasure, etc.
Old 12-08-2014 | 06:29 AM
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The airline is now made up of a large percentage of commuters, individuals bidding off equipment to avoid the 5 days would probably be a small group and would not adversely make a difference in training costs. Additionally not sure what cat you could bid to that won't have some 5 days.
Read Dawgs last sentence.
Old 12-08-2014 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Herkflyr
..I have heard many, many times from N guys how great five day trips are, and they wish we had more.
"Open time" in domestic categories tells a different story...
The few commutable 5 day trips go senior. Most go to guys who don't want them.
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