Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 797108)

Guess so. I find it interesting that we are waiting 12 moths. I see another play about that time frame.

Originally Posted by Superdad (Post 797146)

You know I have to say, and I am not trying make fun here, I would have been embarrassed if my MEC used a nonsensical term like that.

But thats just me............

Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 797156)

Come on dude. Is that really the response you want. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Superdad (Post 797146)

You know I have to say, and I am not trying make fun here, I would have been embarrassed if my MEC used a nonsensical term like that.

But thats just me............

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 797178)

We don't have to use a nonsensical term in the case of that merger. "Widebody" will do just fine.

Originally Posted by Superdad (Post 797161)

Yes, it is.

Originally Posted by Nosmo King (Post 797167)

Another tidbit needing verification.

I called the Jumpseat Desk during normal business hours to book my deviate from deadhead ticket.
No answer. No hold music. No voicemail. Phone just kept ringing.

Called Scheduling and was told that the XCM Desk is no longer manned since we can book it online.

I asked how pilots are supposed to book deadhead tickets for deviating on the backend.

Scheduler told me that in the near future we will have the capability to book that online, but its not available yet. Until its available we have to call Crew Scheduling to book a ticket.

Then I saw this tidbit in Trim Tab

Pilots eligible for expanded jumpseat booking windows (i.e. - Instructors, Line Check Pilots, etc.) must call the Jumpseat Desk (404-XXX-XXXX) or Chief Pilot Support Center (800-XXX-XXXX) to take advantage of those options. Neither the VRU nor the on-line iCrew jumpseat systems are currently capable of identifying pilots eligible for booking windows other than the standard. The on-line system will be updated later this year to identify expanded windows.

I know CPSC is still there, but is there a Jumpseat Desk with a live person or not?

Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 797181)

Ok. When AK comes up and says that their pilots should be merged into our 7er category, because after all their 737-800's hold as much as our 757-200's*, and our MEC calls our 767 and er flying incomparable because it's abra cadabra hocus focus flying, I will:

1.) Know what they mean
2.) Say "Yeah. Abra cadabra hocus focus flying!"
3.) Realize that they are just trying to do their job. &
4.) Not be embarrassed because (See point #1)



But that's just me.....


New K Now


* Just an example. I don't know how man pax AK 737-800's hold.