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Quote: Anyone else noticed that in the Bullet Points from the DO (came out today dated 20th) the same line appears as in the last one.

"Furlough update: We need more drivers..." etc

The exact same line was in the last issue. I am wondering... he could have left it in there by mistake.

Im sure it was a mistake. Don't try to grab strings guys it will just disappoint you in the end.
It was one of those copy and paste deal....!!!!!...and I think we will continue to see that same phrase there.
Quote: Does anyone have a sample of a typical ACY line? How many lines and how many FO's?
taylorjets,

There are usually 24 hard lines and 7 or so reserves. RSV A flies the most because most 3 day trips begin early am. There are usually about 10-15 lines with 2 and 3 day trips, but none are commutable. The rest of the lines are turns. Most of the crashpads are over by the beach, so a car is very helpful or else you will spend a small fortune on transportation.....esp. with an all turns line.

PM me and I can email you a copy of the April bid packet.
Quote: taylorjets,

There are usually 24 hard lines and 7 or so reserves. RSV A flies the most because most 3 day trips begin early am. There are usually about 10-15 lines with 2 and 3 day trips, but none are commutable. The rest of the lines are turns. Most of the crashpads are over by the beach, so a car is very helpful or else you will spend a small fortune on transportation.....esp. with an all turns line.

PM me and I can email you a copy of the April bid packet.
I have been looking at those lines myself. I have noticed there was no reserve D.

Some Qs for anyone based there:

Are they using you a lot on reserve? Are they still flying FLL reserves in as long they have enough time to do so or are they actually using the local ones?

What an Earth are you guys doing there for 6 days in a row? That must suck. As much as I am wanting to go back, I am not looking forward to ACY.

Any hotels that are giving discounts? Is it feasible to team up with someone for a hotel to avoid paying for the van? Or is that way out of budget?

Thanks!
Quote: I have been looking at those lines myself. I have noticed there was no reserve D.

Some Qs for anyone based there:

Are they using you a lot on reserve? Are they still flying FLL reserves in as long they have enough time to do so or are they actually using the local ones?

What an Earth are you guys doing there for 6 days in a row? That must suck. As much as I am wanting to go back, I am not looking forward to ACY.

Any hotels that are giving discounts? Is it feasible to team up with someone for a hotel to avoid paying for the van? Or is that way out of budget?

Thanks!
Nope. Local ones.

ACY Sucks if you don't live there.

Yes. Call and negotiate. Deals range around 30 bucks (i.e. Empire Inn). The problem is no hotel offers transportation. Be ready to drive you car up there, buy a cheap airport car or pay 13 buck PER PERSON one way on Tropiano Limo Service.

Can't wait to get back to FLL.

Best of luck...
Quote: Nope. Local ones.

ACY Sucks if you don't live there.

Yes. Call and negotiate. Deals range around 30 bucks (i.e. Empire Inn). The problem is no hotel offers transportation. Be ready to drive you car up there, buy a cheap airport car or pay 13 buck PER PERSON one way on Tropiano Limo Service.

Can't wait to get back to FLL.

Best of luck...
Thanks for the info! $13 one way adds up fast if most are day trips. Strange that hotels don't offer airport rides. Is that place still run by the mob?
Quote: Is that place still run by the mob?

I would tell you but......well you know
Here is my question... If you are senior to hold FLL or DTW, do you have to go to ACY?
Quote: Here is my question... If you are senior to hold FLL or DTW, do you have to go to ACY?
If there are no openings (no bids) in DTW or FLL when you accept the recall, then YES.

I would go back if I were you, if you aren't working. Then hope for another bid to come out, and bid back to where you want (IF you can).

If enough people are all over the place, maybe Good Ol' PO (or JC-not JEFF C, I know) and the union can work something out. I know they did it for a certain Captain there when I was on the brink of upgrading (again). He complained enough, that they put out a bid so he could get out of DTW and back to FLL.
If not, I'll take your job, and YOU can sit at home!!!
Good Luck!
Quote: If there are no openings (no bids) in DTW or FLL when you accept the recall, then YES.

I would go back if I were you, if you aren't working. Then hope for another bid to come out, and bid back to where you want (IF you can).

If enough people are all over the place, maybe Good Ol' PO (or JC-not JEFF C, I know) and the union can work something out. I know they did it for a certain Captain there when I was on the brink of upgrading (again). He complained enough, that they put out a bid so he could get out of DTW and back to FLL.
If not, I'll take your job, and YOU can sit at home!!!
Good Luck!

The last Base bid awards will become active on May 1st. We will (the 12 recalls) become active on May 1st.... I received a letter dated March 5th for recall...
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