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Old 06-29-2014 | 03:47 PM
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The interface will only be limited by the amount of data that the company makes available. That's kinda of a "no duh" but my point is UA pilots getting CC is a huge win IMO. The owner of CC is a former (furloughed not coming back) pilot who has an unrelenting work ethic, talent, and outstanding customer service. You know, just like UA management.

I've used the product in the past, and though it was outstanding. It'll be interesting to see the data the company supplies.
Getting ready to start at UAL... Is this product (and any other bidding software) good on the ipad? Im just wondering if I'm going to need a laptop for anything United related. CBTs? Bidding? Anything?
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Old 06-29-2014 | 03:58 PM
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Getting ready to start at UAL... Is this product (and any other bidding software) good on the ipad? Im just wondering if I'm going to need a laptop for anything United related. CBTs? Bidding? Anything?
CBTs and other training can be done on AN iPad but cannot be done on the UAL iPad due to their blocking of the apps/browsers required to do them. Bidding and everything else can be done on any iPad.
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Old 06-29-2014 | 03:58 PM
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FlyGirl135, Check your PM.
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Old 06-29-2014 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by APC225
CBTs and other training can be done on AN iPad but cannot be done on the UAL iPad due to their blocking of the apps/browsers required to do them. Bidding and everything else can be done on any iPad.
Perfect. Thanks for the info.
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Old 06-29-2014 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by flygirl135
Getting ready to start at UAL... Is this product (and any other bidding software) good on the ipad? Im just wondering if I'm going to need a laptop for anything United related. CBTs? Bidding? Anything?
You'll find all employee focused IT products at UA less than ideal. The company iPad is locked down and only authorized for company approved apps. It could be a useful device, but instead, you'll want to carry a personal laptop.

The Crew Companion product for UA pilots is a result of UA losing a grievance in which the company was responsible to provide a trip trading system. I'm guessing that the UA IT dept. was unable to produce such a system although I don't know all the details. The award was just a few weeks ago so the software isn't available yet. Like so many things, it's coming, we're just not sure when.
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Old 06-30-2014 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by flygirl135
Getting ready to start at UAL... Is this product (and any other bidding software) good on the ipad? Im just wondering if I'm going to need a laptop for anything United related. CBTs? Bidding? Anything?
Haven't had laptop for years, and don't miss it! You'll get your company iPad, but I highly recommend either a personal iPad or smart phone for crew companion and other general things. Not to be paranoid, but UAL knows every single thing you do and look at on your company iPad, so I only use it for company endeavors.

Welcome aboard!!
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Old 06-30-2014 | 04:43 AM
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No. It is THE forum. It's the one we moved to when ALPA stopped hosting it on their site.
As has been said, it's "a forum" not "THE forum." It's not official in any way, shape or form. I'd recommend it for a variety of reasons, including the reason listed below, but recognize it for what it is.
And it's the only forum that is scrubbed for actual United pilots from the seniority list and no scabs allowed.
True, but it can still get pretty wacky. While it might be the best out there, I don't think it's much better than this one, which is remarkable considering this one has little vetting. You will get faster help on specific issues there, which is the most important thing.
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Old 06-30-2014 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by XHooker
As has been said, it's "a forum" not "THE forum." It's not official in any way, shape or form. I'd recommend it for a variety of reasons, including the reason listed below, but recognize it for what it is.
True, but it can still get pretty wacky. While it might be the best out there, I don't think it's much better than this one, which is remarkable considering this one has little vetting. You will get faster help on specific issues there, which is the most important thing.
Any forum like this one where anyone can join and real names are not required are certainly not official forums.
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Old 06-30-2014 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pilot64golfer
Any forum like this one where anyone can join and real names are not required are certainly not official forums.
I would argue this forum has just as much (or more) beneficial info than your "official" forum. That's official enough for me.
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Old 06-30-2014 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pilot64golfer
Any forum like this one where anyone can join and real names are not required are certainly not official forums.
Isn't that forum a for profit forum. It doesn't mean it's not any good. It just means the primary purpose is to make money. If it isn't an official UAL ALPA forum it has to be suspect.
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