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In this episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. Don and Jackie discuss their ongoing efforts to improve hotel accommodations, catering, and overall quality of life for pilots. They discuss the inspection and replacement of non-contract or underperforming hotels, enhancements to catering options based on crew feedback, and addressing the impact of deviations and trip revisions on hotel readiness. They emphasize the importance of providing data through tools like Insites and DARTs, as well as subscribing to catering and hotel FCIFs for timely information. They also noted upcoming global events, such as the Winter Olympics and World Cup, which may affect layover locations. Lastly, pilots are reminded to remain vigilant about personal safety while on the road.
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In this episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. Don and Jackie discuss their ongoing efforts to improve hotel accommodations, catering, and overall quality of life for pilots. They discuss the inspection and replacement of non-contract or underperforming hotels, enhancements to catering options based on crew feedback, and addressing the impact of deviations and trip revisions on hotel readiness. They emphasize the importance of providing data through tools like Insites and DARTs, as well as subscribing to catering and hotel FCIFs for timely information. They also noted upcoming global events, such as the Winter Olympics and World Cup, which may affect layover locations. Lastly, pilots are reminded to remain vigilant about personal safety while on the road.
Click here to view the transcript.

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