Atlas and El Al hook up?
 

Rumor is that with the downsizing of El Al's 747 fleet, including 2 freighters, that El Al is talking with Atlas Air about wet-leasing 3 747-400's begining in the 4th Q of 01' or the 1st Q of 02. El pilots are understandably hot about this farming out of jobs. Could Polar be in the mix, as a way of pitting 2 pilot groups against each other? Only Atlas Mgt. types know for sure.

A fellow L/M at 5Y hasn't heard this one yet. However, your last point is no doubt valid; management tell the indians when they feel like it.

Tell All Atlas and Polar Pilots that they should run real fast.
I hear Gabon Express has great perks
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