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Originally Posted by TallFlyer
(Post 1483266)
Eh, having lived in ANC for a few years I'd say you'll see about two months in the winter where it's going to be close to zero. Snow from late Sept to May.
All that said, I wish I was still living there. |
ANC isn't all that cold. DTW & MSP is actually worse. As for the JS, for a while there were more commuters from SEA & LAX headed to ANC than there were jumpseats available. AK was getting ****ED...there was a memo about commuting was not a right. People laughed. The Co came around and re-assigned basing. Anyway, keep in mind the number of seats if you plan on using SEA.
Good luck - Baja. |
Originally Posted by Icarus1973
(Post 1483432)
Pdx - Anc...not commuting yet, just doin my research.
I would have happily hung my hat there but other airlines called first. My only requirement was a base in AK and that worked for 3 years. Then a merger and now I'm in ATL, didn't see that coming. Miss home. |
Originally Posted by capncrunch
(Post 1483311)
The easiesiest commute to ANC is actually from Memphis. They run 4-6 flights in MD11s and 777s and you can lock in the jumpseat 24 hours in advance. Not even a FedEx guy can bump you once you're locked in and they provide a meal due to flight length. Awesomeness.
3 questions: 1. Can you park at ANC FDX facility if you are jumpseating? If not, best suggestions to get to/from facility 2. Any ideas on what I can do at MEM between flights? 3. Any transportation service offered between airport and FDX facility at MEM? |
Originally Posted by gooddeal
(Post 1484816)
I will start commuting to ANC via MEM starting next year and am hoping it works smoothly. I will have some 4+ hours layover in MEM to do this but its the HEFTY price I'm paying in keeping wifey happy before I can hold a line at SEA. (Fire your best sarcasm as I'm very aware how absurd this may seem to most)
3 questions: 1. Can you park at ANC FDX facility if you are jumpseating? If not, best suggestions to get to/from facility 2. Any ideas on what I can do at MEM between flights? 3. Any transportation service offered between airport and FDX facility at MEM? 2. Well the waiting lounge is not too bad. New chairs are fairly comfortable but not to good for laying out on. A couple of recliners still in the room, but I'd suggest you be in civvies if you take one so FedEx types don't know your not Fedex ;) also there is a cafeteria that's open from 2300 till 0130 (don't quote me on the times). No WiFi for non employees. 3. Yes and there is a direct line in the MEM terminal to call. Going the other direction, ask the crew you jump in with. Good luck. The 777 is a nice ride and if your lucky you may be allowed to use the bunk :) |
Originally Posted by tomgoodman
(Post 1483290)
We visited Denali N.P. in late August, and they already had a mosquito-killing frost. Don't know if this is unusually early or not, but it made hiking a lot nicer. :)
The first time it was CAVU, blue skies, and pretty incredible. The second time it got down to about 1/4SM in heavy snow. You take your chances. |
Originally Posted by dckozak
(Post 1485053)
Good luck. The 777 is a nice ride and if your lucky you may be allowed to use the bunk :) -Good Deal |
If LAX or CVG is convenient, check the Atlas/Polar scheds. ANC is a very frequent destination out of both of these bases.
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The commute from SEA to ANC is horrible...AK has a lock on the market, and although they have a flight every hour, they are ALL full, with 20-30 stdbys, and they roll to each next flight, all day long. CAL used to have 2 flights a day, dunno if they still do or not, they were usually my saving grace. When I did get on, the 2nd jumpseat on the 737 was the most common answer, and it sucks for 3.5 hours. Move to ANC, for cryin out loud--amazing place to live!
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