Parking ATL Atlantic

[Sparse]

The manager of Atlantic has informed most of the crews using them for parking they will no longer be accomadated after 10-1-2010. I hope this affects our fuel purchasing decisions when visiting this FBO.

 

[rigger]

The manager of Atlantic has informed most of the crews using them for parking they will no longer be accomadated after 10-1-2010. I hope this affects our fuel purchasing decisions when visiting this FBO.

What a crappy thing for them to do......Bad form ATLANTIC!

 

[glasspilot]

Say...would ya like to call and voice your displeasure?

It's 404.765.1300 to reach the front desk.

I just called and let them know it's "min fuel" from now on. I'll tanker in just to screw them out of gas sales. First they take away our only incentive to buy their crazy high priced gas with the new Atalntic Buck rules and now we can't park either?

Make the call and lend your support for your fellow pilots. Costs you 3 minutes at most. Make the call...

 

[CA1900]

It's 404.765.1300 to reach the front desk.

I just called and let them know it's "min fuel" from now on...

I'm sure the poor girl behind the counter appreciates getting a lecture from a pilot about something she has zero control over.

 

[glasspilot]

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[glasspilot]

I'm sure the poor girl behind the counter appreciates getting a lecture from a pilot about something she has zero control over.

I do feel bad for the "poor girl". But she will report to those who make the decisions whether or not to screw out brothers and hopefully THAT will be enough to stop this stupid cost saving measure.

 

[CA1900]

I agree it's a crappy policy (our guys are talking about it as well), but you're barking up the wrong tree. Ask for the general manager -- and bury him with the calls! Bitching at the girl at the desk over the parking is about as effective as your passengers complaining to you because the ice cubes are too large.

 

[glasspilot]

I hear what your saying...but if hundreds of owners started calling me, ones I didn't even fly, I'd pass it up the chain. That's the point here.

Make the call. Make the phone ring and ring often! It's:

404.765.1300

I'd suggest you call even to see how many others have called.

 

[glasspilot]

By the way...

If this "cost saving measure " catches on it'll be ALL of us who pay the price. Please make the call.

404.765.1300


P.S. When I called she said she had already had a few calls. Let BURY them with calls to make the point. If you're reading this (you too NetJetOwner) then MAKE THE CALL!!

 

[RoughAir]

The hell with the parking. I'm topping off to get those Atlantic coupons so I can buy myself a nice XMAS gift!

 

[DUATS]

Bitching at the girl at the desk over the parking is about as effective as your passengers complaining to you because the ice cubes are too large.

You know, I've always hated it when the FBO gives us big cubes. They take too long to melt.....

 

[fischman]

Say...would ya like to call and voice your displeasure?

It's 404.765.1300 to reach the front desk.

I just called and let them know it's "min fuel" from now on. I'll tanker in just to screw them out of gas sales. First they take away our only incentive to buy their crazy high priced gas with the new Atalntic Buck rules and now we can't park either?

Make the call and lend your support for your fellow pilots. Costs you 3 minutes at most. Make the call...

I thought that Piaggio hardly burnt any fuel! She probably laughed her ass off!!!

 

[glasspilot]

Full disclosure, I didn't admit I was from the frac that burned the least fuel.


But that doesn't change the fact. As a group...we do NOT want to pay to park to go to work. Stop this trend and make the call...

404.765.1300

 

[glasspilot]

...or don't call and prepare to start paying money.

404.765.1300

 

[jonjuan]

...or don't call and prepare to start paying money.

404.765.1300

Why not instead spend your time calling 1-800-avantair and demanding more pay? Sounds logical to me.

 

[SpaceBall 1]

This action was approved by the top management at Atlantic. So while you're at it, don't by fuel from any Atlantic Aviation properties and call the home office. Odd that the letter was addressed to all fractional pilots. I have seen several 121 pilots parking there and commuting.

I have a feeling the straw that broke the camels back was a recent NetJets pilot who parked there, loaded the wife, kids and luggage in Atlantics van and then headed off for vacation. Dumba$$ could have drop the family and bags off at the terminal, then parked there. A bit of discretion goes a long way.

 

[gret]

I have a feeling the straw that broke the camels back was a recent NetJets pilot who parked there, loaded the wife, kids and luggage in Atlantics van and then headed off for vacation. Dumba$$ could have drop the family and bags off at the terminal, then parked there. A bit of discretion goes a long way.

If this is the case, then the "no good deed shall go unpunished" thought should apply and the FBO is probable justified with their actions.

It is normally a couple of abusers who mess it up for everyone else.

 

[av8tor4239]

If you are NJ just change your base from ATL to PDK...... problem solved

 

[ProFracPilot]

Here's the person to contact:

[email protected]
Vice President Sales and Marketing

I'm guessing if Ms. Sommers is brought into the loop, she will see to it the recent policy change is rescinded in ATL.

Or, if you don't like that one there are several other "Regional Directors" and "Regional Managers" listed on Atlantic Aviation's "Contact" page that you could also e-mail.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

A bit of discretion goes a long way.

As does a big tip.

 

[psysicx]

This action was approved by the top management at Atlantic. So while you're at it, don't by fuel from any Atlantic Aviation properties and call the home office. Odd that the letter was addressed to all fractional pilots. I have seen several 121 pilots parking there and commuting.

I have a feeling the straw that broke the camels back was a recent NetJets pilot who parked there, loaded the wife, kids and luggage in Atlantics van and then headed off for vacation. Dumba$$ could have drop the family and bags off at the terminal, then parked there. A bit of discretion goes a long way.

When I worked at Swift this happened all the time. No one cared and the van drivers love the tips.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Say...would ya like to call and voice your displeasure?

It's 404.765.1300 to reach the front desk.

I just called and let them know it's "min fuel" from now on. I'll tanker in just to screw them out of gas sales. First they take away our only incentive to buy their crazy high priced gas with the new Atalntic Buck rules and now we can't park either?

Make the call and lend your support for your fellow pilots. Costs you 3 minutes at most. Make the call...

Yeah, we had some NJA guys start making calls over something some time ago. Maybe it was the new Bucks policy. I don't remember.

Didn't go so well. I believe they all got the Bridgeway 1 Arrival as we call it and the stewards did some dancing to save some jobs.

On second thought, if you're senior to me, CALL!!!

 

[BortaS]

The FBO at CVG has the same policy.

 

[SpaceBall 1]

Here's the person to contact:

[email protected]
Vice President Sales and Marketing

I'm guessing if Ms. Sommers is brought into the loop, she will see to it the recent policy change is rescinded in ATL.

Or, if you don't like that one there are several other "Regional Directors" and "Regional Managers" listed on Atlantic Aviation's "Contact" page that you could also e-mail.

Ms. Sommers aready knows and was advised prior to Atlantic ATL advising the public of the policy change. The manager at ATL says they need the parking lot capacity for the increasing sports charter business.

It sucks for us, hopefully it will change. I truly feel for the van drivers. There losing out on $5 each way from all of us. I hope all these "athletes" tip well as they get off the jet onto a bus!! :laugh:

 

[ProFracPilot]

Same issue happened in TPA a few years ago. The parking and transportation to the terminal were being abused by the families and friends of airline pilots and FA's. A few pointed questions to the freeloaders told the CSR's all they needed to know. We're different as we're a customer of the FBO. When I or my family travel on personal business we pay to park in long term. And I make sure the FBO knows it.

As someone else mentioned, discretion and a $5 tip (or more, given the cost of paying to park) and maybe pizzas sent to the line crew / CSR's every once and awhile will go a long way to preserving your park and ride, regardless of mgmt policy.

YMMV

 

[Sparse]

As someone else mentioned, discretion and a $5 tip (or more, given the cost of paying to park) and maybe pizzas sent to the line crew / CSR's every once and awhile will go a long way to preserving your park and ride, regardless of mgmt policy.

YMMV

Last Christmas the CA pilots in ATL took up a collection and provided a Christmas dinner for the folks at Atlantic at ATL and Epps at PDK. I guess it will just be Epps this year.

 

[ekuflyer]

Should be going to ATL tomorrow based on meeting location, but will go into EPPS at PDK.