This is obviously more of an issue with low loads at the bottom half of the envelope on the 738, and other variants, which always has a more restrictive c of g range at low zfw. So if FR etc encourage people not to take hold baggage, and they dont seem to make a habit of carrying freight, youre always going have less of the envelope at ZFW, and consequently less margin for error. Because it also no an exact science in this instance, the stab trim is not going to be as accurate as for example allocated seating + computerised loadsheet as the indices are not so precise. It may be unrelated, but have you noticed that instances of tailscrapes seem to be creeping up?
Theres also the issue of whether all the cabin crew are fully aware of WHY seat rows need to be blocked so its rigidly enforced, though I think FR are pretty strict on that thankfully.
Well all I can say is FR are one of the few Airlines that send a Load Control Trainer to new Handling Agents and train usually very experienced LC's and FC's in manual Loadsheets etc.
Oh and FR do not carry Cargo at all now...
I worked at a regional airport back in the 90's where FR had a hub. They are a completely different outfit now. They have a quality AHM and online support for all stations which is tbh better than alot of "big Mainstream National Airlines I could mention be they from the UK or Germany
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a fleet of 272 B738 which the oldest is 4yrs is not bad for a LCC with no morals or standards
OTP figures that other carriers could only dream of... should I go on...
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As far as FC (Dispatcher) pay scales it is the same everywhere. Our FC's also carry out Pushback and are still some of the lowest paid workers on the Airfield... Oh and it is wrong!!!