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BoredwLife 03-20-2009 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by Normann (Post 581856)
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.

Angel 03-20-2009 05:37 PM

It was one of those copy and paste deal....!!!!!:D...and I think we will continue to see that same phrase there.

captscott26 03-21-2009 05:23 AM


Originally Posted by taylorjets (Post 581734)
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.

Normann 03-21-2009 05:47 AM


Originally Posted by captscott26 (Post 582045)
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!

A320Flyer 03-21-2009 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by Normann (Post 582058)
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...

Normann 03-21-2009 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by A320Flyer (Post 582504)
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?

captscott26 03-22-2009 04:44 AM


Originally Posted by Normann (Post 582529)
Is that place still run by the mob?


I would tell you but......well you know;)

taylorjets 03-22-2009 10:40 AM

Here is my question... If you are senior to hold FLL or DTW, do you have to go to ACY?

Short Bus Drive 03-22-2009 10:49 AM


Originally Posted by taylorjets (Post 582784)
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.:rolleyes:
If not, I'll take your job, and YOU can sit at home!!!;)
Good Luck!

taylorjets 03-22-2009 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Short Bus Drive (Post 582790)
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.:rolleyes:
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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