DFW base?
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DFW base?
So I have a friend now in the selection process for DEFO N. American freighter here, and one of his forms says that Dallas is now offered as a freighter crew base. Anybody know of this already? I've been out for a few weeks on leave, didn't know if something slipped by whilst I wasn't looking.
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DFW is not a base that I know of, and I've heard not to expect it to become one in the near future. It CAN BE a preferred port, however, and there is a pretty busy freight operation by CX at DFW.
The preferred ports can work out pretty well. I'd say DFW might become a base soon, but that'd be strictly wishful thinking. If I'm wrong I'd really love to hear it !
The preferred ports can work out pretty well. I'd say DFW might become a base soon, but that'd be strictly wishful thinking. If I'm wrong I'd really love to hear it !
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So if you live in Dallas which base should be #1 pick for now? Just looking at distance I would think
Atlanta
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
In that order, but I am assuming there are other factors that are more important like normal routings.
Atlanta
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
In that order, but I am assuming there are other factors that are more important like normal routings.
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I'd personally probably go:
LA
ORD
ATL
NY
The distance to LA is longer, but the WX is better than ORD. It's probably a wash between LA and ORD. Neither is 1 day drivable from DFW, but ORD is closer.
Several flights run ANC-DFW-ATL with a single crew. This means if you would go with ATL as a base and DFW as a preferred port you'd frequently wind up getting dropped off in ATL vice DFW. Something to think about.
LA
ORD
ATL
NY
The distance to LA is longer, but the WX is better than ORD. It's probably a wash between LA and ORD. Neither is 1 day drivable from DFW, but ORD is closer.
Several flights run ANC-DFW-ATL with a single crew. This means if you would go with ATL as a base and DFW as a preferred port you'd frequently wind up getting dropped off in ATL vice DFW. Something to think about.
