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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.

I do this often so that I can catch an earlier flight home. They will usually release you two hours early if there isn't much going on. Definitely worth a call.

Burn Notice

12-30-2009 02:11 PM

Didn't they relocate the lounge? The old one had a shower and a work out room.

buzzpat

12-30-2009 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice (Post 735207)

Didn't they relocate the lounge? The old one had a shower and a work out room.

Yeah, the new one is the old Crown Room. Its by far the nicest in the FDAL system. Hate to see it go.

buzzpat

12-30-2009 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dash8widget (Post 735206)

I do this often so that I can catch an earlier flight home. They will usually release you two hours early if there isn't much going on. Definitely worth a call.

Thanks Dash, will do. They've got some other guys coming on so I'll give it a shot.

iaflyer

12-30-2009 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 735209)

Thanks Dash, will do. They've got some other guys coming on so I'll give it a shot.

I ask from time to time, as my flight home is at 1230 and my SC usually ends at 1300. I've never been told no. The worse they can say is, "No beer for you!"

AV8ER13

12-30-2009 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Schwanker (Post 735174)

The North has a handful of senior guys who enjoy flushing good money on lawyer fees. Fortunately, they haven't had much luck as of late. I wouldn't worry too much about the suit, but wouldn't be surprised if they tried another frivolous suit again. The funny thing is they don't have the spine to show the names behind the suit. Real classy group of guys.

You will learn they sue for just about everything. From what I hear, they will sue to take from you and I, if it will put more money in their pockets.

Schwanker

12-30-2009 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AV8ER13 (Post 735215)

You will learn they sue for just about everything. From what I hear, they will sue to take from you and I, if it will put more money in their pockets.

Not sure how much time you spent in ANC, but being on the 742 I'm sure you've unknowingly flown with a few from the infamous crowd!

AV8ER13

12-30-2009 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 735088)

I guess what I really meant to ask is, when will be the last Northwest flight? Will it be the 747?

I think the last 747-200 flt was on either the 26th or 28th, so that is all gone now. So prob a DC9 -30 or -40 series.

KC10 FATboy

12-30-2009 03:17 PM

The CP for CVG greeted the crew on a turn there during my last rotation. He talked about how the cincy to Paris flight was the highest grossing flight in the system.

Sigh.......

buzzpat

12-30-2009 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice (Post 735162)

Exactly, and the man did say 'former' base. PDX may have some traction, but I would bet BOS or DFW. Certainly not MSY, unfortunately:(

Why don't we just make LAX a "real" base. That gets my vote (for obvious reasons).;)

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