Wheels Up Operators (Gama, DPJ, TMC)
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Joined APC: Jun 2017
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Hey All,
This is some good info on the Corona Virus. I hope that they keep you all informed and safe. I think that this Important enough to have its own separate thread..
So, back to what hdgbug was saying about the amalgamation of the pay, benefits, and QOL of Wheels Up operators, when is that supposed to happen and would you all have single carrier status? You all would be the 800 lb. gorilla in Part 135!
That’s exciting news..
This is some good info on the Corona Virus. I hope that they keep you all informed and safe. I think that this Important enough to have its own separate thread..
So, back to what hdgbug was saying about the amalgamation of the pay, benefits, and QOL of Wheels Up operators, when is that supposed to happen and would you all have single carrier status? You all would be the 800 lb. gorilla in Part 135!
That’s exciting news..
#12
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Joined APC: Jun 2017
Posts: 80
I’ve heard private flying demand has gone up for obvious reasons at many 135 operations however I have to laugh at those idiot passengers. Wealth can’t keep you safe. Crews can clean the aircraft and it could be the cleanest plane in the sky but those passengers forget a few very important pieces of the puzzle. FBO/line guys who may help load/unload bags could be infected. Their transportation drivers/limos could be infected and my favorite the pilots. It’s funny many passengers don’t realize most of pilots who crew the planes they travel on travel to work on the airlines often connecting in major cities/virus hot beds. Yet they push on not knowing any of this thinking they are elite and safe bahaha.
#13
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Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 100
Maybe WU needs to start working on a COA to temporarily base aircraft at the primary airports where crews who live in the local area can staff the aircraft directly. Obviously, XYZ client is going to have to suck it up if they want their private flight.
Rest-assured quasi-SHTF is right around the corner. I hope that it lasts only a few weeks. Couple of months, tops.
Rest-assured quasi-SHTF is right around the corner. I hope that it lasts only a few weeks. Couple of months, tops.
#14
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Joined APC: Jun 2017
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Yeah if you think WUP gives A Sh,t about the pilots getting sick you need to re-evaluate. I am wiping down my A/C with the Clorox wipes. Yesterday flight aware showed 30+ WUP aircraft in the air. They are making some serious money. Yesterday we blocked 7 hours with 4 legs and after being on the west coast for two days(east coast based) blocked over 8 hours today, starting in LAX with four legs and ending in Baltimore at midnight, oh and all the restaurants are closed (state mandated) Minimum rest tonight with 3 legs tomorrow, Duty on 10 am ending in TPA, planned arrival time in TPA 2330L. Do you think they care that I have crossed 4 time zones back and forth in 72 hours? Not as long as they can say they are legal.
#16
Gets Weekends Off
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Joined APC: Feb 2018
Posts: 164
I'm glad they are giving us something extra for food on the road, and making sure we have cleaning supplies. I'd still like them to address public transit. I'm glad they finally put out something with some reasonable policies...just wish it'd been at least week sooner.
Still radio silence on what would happen if there is a total air travel ban.
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Joined APC: Nov 2014
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I don’t see the emails on the WU side unless it’s directly related to the merger. DPJ’s DO has been doing a great job updating on company response, changes to operations and procedures, and how to keep the crews fed. We’ve been getting at least an email per day with answers to specific questions from the crews.
#19
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I don’t see the emails on the WU side unless it’s directly related to the merger. DPJ’s DO has been doing a great job updating on company response, changes to operations and procedures, and how to keep the crews fed. We’ve been getting at least an email per day with answers to specific questions from the crews.
Did DPJ get the email from PD at TMC that says they are putting together a panel to help advise on the improvements they are working towards?
#20
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Joined APC: Jun 2017
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3/20/2020 conference call
Wow. I have never felt more grateful to be a part of a company than I do right now. I missed the first and probably best part of the conference call, but what I did hear was so comforting and, frankly, inspiring. While the world burns, wheels up is surging ahead. We are bringing in new members, renewing old ones, and doing more business than before. Our balance sheet could sustain us for several months if that changes. We have an outstanding leadership team around Kenny. You may think I am drinking the koolaid or something. I have worked for shady operators before- wheels up ain’t one of them. Wheels up is a whole different breed of animal over here.
Ive always theorized that WUP is recession proof. Now here is the proof. If anyone has dirt to throw on our brand, they’ll have to go through me from now on. If you’re a pilot for WUP like me, let’s bunker down, dig in, pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, dust off our old best western membership cards, and tough it out where necessary to keep our company thriving. We’ve got this. I’ve got your back. Let’s kick some covid-19 a**.
Ive always theorized that WUP is recession proof. Now here is the proof. If anyone has dirt to throw on our brand, they’ll have to go through me from now on. If you’re a pilot for WUP like me, let’s bunker down, dig in, pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, dust off our old best western membership cards, and tough it out where necessary to keep our company thriving. We’ve got this. I’ve got your back. Let’s kick some covid-19 a**.
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