acl65pilot

I was looking at the ER categories today and there are some reservists with RAW's in the 110's already.

johnso29

I believe it. Schedulers tell me it's the worst fleet as far as sick calls.

I bet the 320 is a close second!

acl65pilot

Not sure why they are having sick calls, the trips are built so well

johnso29

Yeah, no joke. The quality of the trips on the 320 have TANKED since DAL started building them. Flat out WEIRD stuff. I've heard the 7er has some real treats.

acl65pilot

Trust me there are a bunch of treats on all fleets. I have looked though all of the bid packages for Aug and no one has less pain than the other. These domestic and international combined trips take the cake.

I do like the DH to NRT than some intraport flying that the ER has, but I am sure that those will go to the top 20.

johnso29

Yeah, domestic/international in the same trip is crazy. The fnwa 757 inter-Asia trips went super senior. Usually 80-85 hours credit for 40-50 hours block.

Ferd can tell ya all about them!!

acl65pilot

I know there are some 50+ hr layo's in his fav place next month. I know he will be bidding em

satchip

I hope the union or someone is taking notice of those combo trips. The havoc played on ones body clock on one of those could pose a safety problem. The sick rate also could negate any planned for efficiency.

Even with a combined category, seniority would allow one to bid domestic or international depending on ones preference. The combos limit that choice even further.

Ferd149

You mean like this one? MSP 7ER #2191?

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But, you'll notice a couple of things. We no longer DH each way so now the hard fly vs credit is A LOT higher. Also, notice the last day. It looks nasty depending on the level of jetlag (I assume the reason for the 42:55 layover). If I get it, I'll let ya know how it worked out......the last day I mean

I always knew the gravy train would end. There are still some DHs going over or back but very few and I don't recall any that DHed both ways. If we start doing more Asia rim flying I still think we'll see the return of the DHs because I don't think they will have enough guys over there with just the ER going back and forth.

Ferd

Scoop

LAX 73N Bid package - affectionately called the "House of Pain" by LAX pilots. But hey, we do have some choices - we have red eyes and those that finish at 2300+.
Only kidding there is plenty good flying out of LAX - Oh wait I was confusing Delta Air Lines with Alaskan for a minute. I guess someone has to bite the bullet and fly to all those Mexican resorts.

Scoop