Fedex Cass Launched By Chief Pilot!

[rptrain]

believe it or not, i originally started my first post in this thread with something like "i'm not trying to slam fedex pilots," and then i took it out for some reason (probably related to my generally surly disposition). lesson learned.

I don't get on here and cry about the disadvantages of the jumpseat policy at your carrier; it's poor form.

hey man, this is a forum for discussion. if you have a beef about something, let's hear about it and we'll have it out. as you pointed out, i'm sure you will do so in a manner much more appropriately than i.

... unless someone else gets there 31 minutes early. That "first come, first served" method only works well when you're first.

the same can be said for your reservation system. dunno about you, but i hate having to think about planning my commute back to work when there's still 24-48 hours left in my days off. also sucks to get bumped because a bro called 1-800-jumpseat before i remembered to. i'll take my chances with the seniority system (which is backed up by the first-come system [at the gate] for offliners). again, we're probably predisposed in favor of the system we've "grown up" with.

I only thought we could speak to your warm, positive attitude, your ability to converse civilly with others, and your personality that would be welcome on a 14-day trip.

Oh man, i'd just regale you with whiny stories about all the other airlines and people i hate. just you wait.

Hey. And something else... Did you know that when you jumpseat with FedEx, you have to fly on one of those freighter airplanes?!?!

whoa, i didn't see that in the memo! add that to my list of complaints!

thanks for engaging,
former part 135 night freight dog

ps: speaking of surly characters, Tony, I sure liked looking at a nice fedex bird rather than that sourpuss Fred in your avatar.

 

[SNIZ]

To think I opened this post to find out some info about the status of CASS at Fedex, silly me.

 

[Spur]

Back to the thread topic.

Northwest now has a recip CASS agreement with FedEx.

Thanks for all your patience, you guys are great. Welcome aboard.

 

[mach zero]

We were told: Continental, American (including Eagle), United, & UPS.

Others have CASS, but do not utilize the picture id system. As stated above, we are not utilizing the passport CASS.

FYI: When we jumpseat on FDX, the ramp agents, etc., all verify our picture from the company data. Basically, FDX is asking others what they ask of their own employees.


Goose17 -- SCP signed the FCIF "Gate Agent" -- just carrying on his sense of humor.

This will fence us SWA pilots out of your j/s. It doesn't matter too much though because after checking your schedules, I found that even if we did have picture CASS, I couldn't use FedEx because I could not make any of the flights I would take with the 90 minute pre-departure show time. I know you all are working on this. It would help greatly if the 90 minute thing were gone as well as allowing passport CASS airlines to ride. In the meantime, you are welcome on us!

 

[atav8r]

Rez O, What is a B-fan and the sticker you posted about?? Thanks, I have been seeing them all over at work. Thanks ATAVR

 

[Laughing_Jakal]

Rptrain Blackballed!!!!!!!

Let's see a show of hands of folks that used reverse IP tracking to link the online app to the guy that posts as rptrain!

Why, you may ask? Simply because this sanctimonious wipe doesn't know when good grace would dictate that he keep his trap shut. If he can't appreciate how much capital went into getting him a chance to reserve a jumpseat...that is one thing, to complain about the system is another!

I simply don't want to fly a pairing with this guy. When shown a picture of a guy's wife and kid, he is likely to say something like "My wife's prettier...that girl's fat and gee that baby is ugly."

I may not like the discomfort of sitting next to a crying baby in the back, or the policy that lets rptrain throttle jockey and PIO.... then punish the runway every other leg while I am exercising jumpseat priviledges, but...

I keep my opinion to myself, realizing he is doing the best he can...and thank the crew genuinely for extending me a professional courtesy then go home and kiss my wife and kids.

Yes... it does take some maturity to commit to a reservation that Fedex commits to you. You must cancel six hours prior. We are big boys and girls here and it works for us. Hopefully it will work for others as we are anxious to be able to reciprocate after almost 4 years.

Yes, we do things a little different here at FedEx. More tradition than anything else...and certainly not a requirement...we bring some cookies for the crew. Kinda like a secret handshake or a knowing glance it tells the crew "I am one of 'you' (as opposed to being cast in a group with rptrain and his ilk) and I appreciate the ride". Like I said, certainly not a requirement...has no bearing whatsoever on whether you go or not...just a nice tradition among the genteel...don't sweat it if you don't have time, or just didn't think about it...most times you'll end up eating them yourselves.

Justs lets us know you are in our secret club...you know the one where the members appreciate each other and stick together out of mutual benefit and concern.

By the way...I'm unilaterally revoking rp's discount shipping privileges

 

[ILStoMinimums]

If you're talking about ExpressJet...COEX....you already have CASS up and running. At least when I JSed last week it was up and much appreciated. Didn't ride up front but was approved to do so just in case. I heard from another guy that some COEX EJ guys were not aware that CASS was up. Would have thought the union would have spread the word a little better. Thanks again guys.

Sure is news to me, I haven't heard anything about ExpressJet (Coex) being in the CASS system already. I've heard maybe in a few months. Can anybody else confirm this? Fed-Ex guys, is ExpressJet approved to JS with you? Somebody mentioned CAL is on the list, was just wondering if that includes ExpressJet?