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11-28-2015, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
Morale of the story when going from reserve to a line, either the last day of the reserve month needs to be an XX day, or the 1st day of the line month needs to hold a trip. In my very limited window into what scheduling does to pilots, I see and hear about this all the time. It's a deliberate way they can increase productivity without increasing cost. Dirty trick but 100% legal.
11-28-2015, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
Morale of the story when going from reserve to a line, either the last day of the reserve month needs to be an XX day, or the 1st day of the line month needs to hold a trip. In my very limited window into what scheduling does to pilots, I see and hear about this all the time. It's a deliberate way they can increase productivity without increasing cost. Dirty trick but 100% legal.
11-28-2015, 12:24 PM
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I stand corrected. Just another jewel in our transition scheduling rules. What do we have to give up to fix it?
11-29-2015, 03:38 AM
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Nonrev international question. When checking in out of country do you get your usual standby slip. Or do they give you a seat at ticket counter before you go through security.
11-29-2015, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dc10guy
Nonrev international question. When checking in out of country do you get your usual standby slip. Or do they give you a seat at ticket counter before you go through security.
11-29-2015, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
It depends. In SNN or DUB, you have to have the seat assignment to pass through US customs. Definitely check-in at the ticket counter, even if you are not checking a bag.
11-29-2015, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
Morale of the story when going from reserve to a line, either the last day of the reserve month needs to be an XX day, or the 1st day of the line month needs to hold a trip. In my very limited window into what scheduling does to pilots, I see and hear about this all the time. It's a deliberate way they can increase productivity without increasing cost. Dirty trick but 100% legal.
11-29-2015, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot
I'm going to write my reps, but I doubt anything will come from it. Thanks for the answers.
Originally Posted by RockyBoy
I stand corrected. Just another jewel in our transition scheduling rules. What do we have to give up to fix it?
11-29-2015, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Piklepausepull
Morale, moral, what's the diff?
11-29-2015, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dc10guy
Thanks . We are non rev to PUJ.
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