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Hey guys

What's the gouge on getting released a few hours early from short call? Is it possible? Its all I'm doing these days and I'd really like an adult beverage or two, seeing as its New Years and all that.

BusDrvr

12-30-2009 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 735055)

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-...009/12/750.jpg

When I see the bid, I think I'll have a look on my face similar to this beautiful young lady.

I don't like your demeanor uncle Leo.

crazypilot

12-30-2009 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 735187)

just call sched and ask... better chance if its your last day but good luck!!

bigdaddie

12-30-2009 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob (Post 734946)

True, but whether one was a captain for 2-3 years or one was a captain 7-8 years doesn't really matter. A bad captain is a bad captain from day one!

HEY, you talkin to me?

NuGuy

12-30-2009 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob (Post 734946)

True, but whether one was a captain for 2-3 years or one was a captain 7-8 years doesn't really matter. A bad captain is a bad captain from day one!

True, but not all *********s are in the left seat....

Nu

bigdaddie

12-30-2009 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 734994)

Two words, Screen Shot. It is what I do.

Oh yea, talk dirty to us...:p

Superpilot92

12-30-2009 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 735177)

Heyas,

Actually, I'm guessing CVG. That place has been in constant re-wind now since the merger, and MEM has remained more or less stable.

Plus MEM can off-load ATL. DTW doesn't need off-loading from CVG.

Just a guess...

Nu

agreed, they've actually added new routes out of MEM. Both RJ and Bus routes. fwiw

Burn Notice

12-30-2009 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 735177)

CVG does have a lot of Fortune 500 companies, however, they don't have squat for O&D pax. It is a feed oriented hub. DTW can feed the midwest much better with more connecting opportunities. CVG started it's downhill trend before BK. When DL started getting more aircraft capable of going from the east coast to SLC non-stop and the 727 and 737-200 went away it started to become irrelevant. Plus with all the competing midwest hubs it is harder to make a buck there. Just my 2 centavos.
Burn Notice

Dash8widget

12-30-2009 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 735163)

Actually the contract references the 210 and 365 day windows by dating of posting not date of closure. That makes this bid illegal. It should have posted 1 Jan and closed 11 Jan at the earliest. I think the union is giving them a pass on this but I know a couple pilots who are considering filing a grievance.

Ok, dug out the contract and this is exactly right. So I guess it doesn't really matter when they post the results as long as it's done after SOC. It's actually pretty clear in the contract. In reality the conversion window should end no later than 210 days from Dec 11th (since the 365 day conversion has already been used for calendar year 2009). There is a provision to extend this window with the approval of the individual pilots effected. So if anyone is converted after 210 days from Dec 11 without their consent there could be a valid grievance.

Ralphie

12-30-2009 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice (Post 735200)

Yeah, but the crew lounge is so nice!

Hope it sticks around, but not holding my breath. Just wish they'd make up their mind and announce it so we can all get on with planning our lives.

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