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Search: Posts Made By: layinlow
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Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
20th Jun 2009, 20:08
Replies: 220
Views: 191,282
Posted By layinlow

You are correct mutt. If I hadn't been called...

You are correct mutt. If I hadn't been called out for a Khartoum turn I would have never met her. But dating, that was another story. Having to wait outside the cabin attendant compound then...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
18th Jun 2009, 22:07
Replies: 220
Views: 191,282
Posted By layinlow

Take my word for it, stay away from SAUDIA. My...

Take my word for it, stay away from SAUDIA. My wife was a cabin attendant for them for three years and I flew for them 8 years. If you like being treated like dirt, living in a compound with one...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th May 2009, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 11,673
Posted By layinlow

I don't think the 747-800 will kill the 777, not...

I don't think the 747-800 will kill the 777, not in the least. The fuel burn is just too good on the 777, a whopping 25% less (Boeing's numbers). The -800 will have a good niche though if for no...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Apr 2009, 19:40
Replies: 16
Views: 5,530
Posted By layinlow

777Fs to the desert

If you want to get an idea of just how bad and how far the air cargo industry has fallen just check out Boeing's announcement that they have parked new 777Fs in the desert. China Southern is one...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Apr 2009, 12:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,599
Posted By layinlow

Fed Ex is in the hunt for the 757, they have $2.6...

Fed Ex is in the hunt for the 757, they have $2.6 billion in the bank and are looking for an 80 aircraft 757 fleet. Mobile and Singapore have the conversion lines up and running. My bet....Fed Ex
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Mar 2009, 19:37
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

Don't bet the farm on it. UPS is short on cash...

Don't bet the farm on it. UPS is short on cash and there are other players in the game with a lot more in the bank. IN addition UPS has announce a large furlough.
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Mar 2009, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 3,849
Posted By layinlow

Read this on another post. Maybe it will answer...

Read this on another post. Maybe it will answer your question.

From: Brian Neff
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 3:11:33 PM
To: CaptainsAndFirstOfficers; FlightEngineers
Cc: Tom Gillies; David...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Mar 2009, 13:31
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

Nah. I am not going to let you have it. It is a...

Nah. I am not going to let you have it. It is a good observation but I doubt that the company is conspiring here. They are not that smart and I don't think the classics will coem abck. Too costly...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Mar 2009, 20:32
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

Hey gang Carriers use outsourcing as a cheap...

Hey gang

Carriers use outsourcing as a cheap way to carry excess cargo. Do you think Qantas uses Atlas because they can do it cheaper? Most of the freight is excess cargo and the company figures...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Mar 2009, 18:58
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

I find it hard to believe but I have to agree...

I find it hard to believe but I have to agree with Fr8Dog. You don't want to wish anyone on the street. Not in this industry. I think an apology is in order.
It is ugly and going to get uglier.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2009, 18:43
Replies: 108
Views: 44,588
Posted By layinlow

Hetfield You say you know what you write? I...

Hetfield
You say you know what you write? I don't think so. I have two homes in Turkey and a business and there are no problems other than the usual government hassle. I got that in England and...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2009, 14:45
Replies: 13
Views: 6,585
Posted By layinlow

Having been deeply involved with the IOSA...

Having been deeply involved with the IOSA inspection of our company I can tell you it is no picnic and quite extensive. The inspection itself is done by an independent company, in our case Argus...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Feb 2009, 14:44
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

I don't think it is that the polaroids will not...

I don't think it is that the polaroids will not pay the dues, it is just they will not have an automatic check deduction. I think there is a lot of mistrust as to what the IBT will do in...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Feb 2009, 19:44
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

I hate to hear when anyone hits the streets Fr8. ...

I hate to hear when anyone hits the streets Fr8. It is heart breaking, and maddening. In this environment it may be hard to do but I hope that everyone finds another seat somewhere.
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Feb 2009, 15:58
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

They may be furloughed and reinstated iaw the CBA...

They may be furloughed and reinstated iaw the CBA but they sure are not being paid. What happened to the guarantee?
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Feb 2009, 17:25
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

They did it to the auto makers. But that is off...

They did it to the auto makers. But that is off point. The questions to ask is why did the classics go away? It was determined that the classics were no longer at Polar because the freight was...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Feb 2009, 13:39
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

It looks like it is going to be "How low can you...

It looks like it is going to be "How low can you go for a while". I hope everyone keeps their jobs during this round of downturns. The international air cargo was down 22+% from the last year. ...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Feb 2009, 12:22
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

I absolutely agree with you nitty, but evidently...

I absolutely agree with you nitty, but evidently this scope was strong enough to win the arbitration. AAWWH just doesn't want to abide by it. How the IBT is going to handle it is another question...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Feb 2009, 21:34
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

You need to look no further than Polar than to...

You need to look no further than Polar than to see what this company thinks of scope. The FE's won the arbitration, now the company want to arbitrate the arbitration. Bottom line, there is no scope...
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Jan 2009, 19:20
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

Rob old buddy, I am not a racist:=. My pick...

Rob old buddy, I am not a racist:=. My pick would have been Condi or Michael Steele (my write in):D. Now talk about socialist leaning administrations and then we might have a something to talk...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Jan 2009, 17:49
Replies: 356
Views: 59,560
Posted By layinlow

It seems that beaver driver and icarus are under...

It seems that beaver driver and icarus are under the impression that a colored president and socialist congress will thwart the musings and downright dishonesty of AAWH/AABO. They won't. All...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Jan 2009, 21:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,945
Posted By layinlow

I've am now absolutely certain 411 doesn't know...

I've am now absolutely certain 411 doesn't know what he is talking about.
1. FDX is going through a transition period during a downturn in the economy
2. Contrary to rumor the 777 is on schedule...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Jan 2009, 15:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By layinlow

Rock On Fed Ex is NOT delaying the delivery of...

Rock On
Fed Ex is NOT delaying the delivery of the first 777, Boeing did due to the strike. The first revenue flight is expected in November of this year and the delivery schedule is on track,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Jan 2009, 12:25
Replies: 7
Views: 3,945
Posted By layinlow

Don't bet on it 411

Don't bet on it 411
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Dec 2008, 19:27
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

What makes you think that we are working in a...

What makes you think that we are working in a democracy?
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Dec 2008, 19:38
Replies: 32
Views: 12,731
Posted By layinlow

Glueball Fuel sin't the only reason for the...

Glueball
Fuel sin't the only reason for the high cost of the classics. Part 26 created for aging aircraft and the increased inspections and repairs plays a large part. Ther emay be some -300...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Dec 2008, 19:24
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

I learned today from an Atlas disptacher that...

I learned today from an Atlas disptacher that they are parking 5 classics tomorrow. Let's see how IBT supports the furloughees that are sure to follow.
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Dec 2008, 17:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Posted By layinlow

Like most US carriers there are trips based upon...

Like most US carriers there are trips based upon "lines" that are constucted by the company. Crewmembers bid on the lines and are awarded the line according to seniority. There are also a number of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Dec 2008, 13:49
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

Single carrier, two different operating...

Single carrier, two different operating certificates, two different contracts. Will the IBT enforce the Polar contract until such time there is one contract and one crew force?
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Dec 2008, 18:25
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

Are you sure Poalr will be under IBT in a few...

Are you sure Poalr will be under IBT in a few days? It seems to me that right now Polar is seperate from Atlas and will not be merged for a while. Until that day how can the IBT represent Polar...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Dec 2008, 14:55
Replies: 32
Views: 12,731
Posted By layinlow

Tradewinds was bought by Centurion, a DC-10...

Tradewinds was bought by Centurion, a DC-10 outfit out of Miami. I learned this from a former check airman for Centurion.
Everyone is right about the classic. Too much gas, too many cycles, and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Dec 2008, 21:40
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

Don't bet on the deal being finalized

Don't bet on the deal being finalized
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Dec 2008, 16:11
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

So it is ALPA's fault, Bobb's fault, whoever's...

So it is ALPA's fault, Bobb's fault, whoever's fault. Has any questioned if it is your MEC's fault. Vote the way you want, just vote informed
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Nov 2008, 15:07
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

Thanks for your clarifications but I think I will...

Thanks for your clarifications but I think I will stick with ALPA.
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Nov 2008, 19:28
Replies: 447
Views: 64,512
Posted By layinlow

You sound like a rah-rah management guy. The 777...

You sound like a rah-rah management guy. The 777 has almost the same weight carrying capacity and uses 25% less fuel than the Jumbo
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