3-2.3 Schedules

3-2.3.1 Source Document for Schedule Development

The Postal Service utilizes air carrier schedules within the postal dispatch and routing systems, which are updated electronically each week by OAG.

3-2.3.2 Submission Requirements

An air carrier must submit schedules meeting the requirements outlined below:

1. Furnish schedules to OAG not less than 28 days before the effective date of instituting schedules or schedule changes. At the same time, the air carrier must also submit to WADN, Denver a printed copy of its schedule changes in the format used by the OAG. WADN, Denver may also require an electronic schedule filing, and in such case, will provide sufficient information regarding format to facilitate the air carrier’s response.

Caution: Failure to comply with this timeframe may result in a lack of available schedules to which mail may be tendered by the Postal Service.

2. When preparing their schedules, identify the type of aircraft scheduled for use on each flight. If this information is not listed, the Postal Service will use the mainline mail rate for payment to the air carrier.
3. Contact the OAG regarding procedures for submitting schedules and schedule changes to be included in the postal dispatch and routing systems.