FedEx Corp. faces strain from MD-11 freighter fleet grounding during peak shipping season. Pilots left without confirmed accommodations due to flight changes. FedEx scrambles to compensate with spare aircraft and contract carriers. Peak season requires extra flying to meet demand for parcel transport. FAA ordered airlines to stop operating MD-11s due to potential fatigue cracks.

FedEx struggles with backlog of lodging and travel changes for pilots. Flight ban leads to schedule revisions and additional flying for fleet. Union blames delays on corporate cost-cutting and understaffing. FedEx denies decreased staffing for trip services. Pilots express frustration over making own arrangements.

FedEx pilots stranded globally without required services to operate. Union amplifies problems to pressure company during contract negotiations. Pilots empowered to book lodging and transportation on their own. Delays in arrangements raise anxiety and erode trust in company. FedEx pilots lack ability to easily contact office for help.

UPS operated 27 MD-11 freighters prior to shutdown without reported issues. FedEx reports second-quarter earnings soon. FedEx under scrutiny for delays in rebooking pilots’ hotel rooms amid MD-11 grounding. FedEx pilots and union express frustration over lack of support and arrangements. FedEx faces challenges in compensating for grounded MD-11 fleet.

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