Originally Posted by fr8rcaptain

Yes, the FNP/PNF option works really well for most scenerios. I just did a FNP (fly, no pay) for another MD11 Captain on one leg just before Christmas. He lives in CO, so he didn't have to come into SDF to start the trip, and I got THE window seat, instead of the jumpseat going to where I wanted to spend the holidays. Although, I don't get any pay, I do get any per diem, overrides and commercial tickets (there was one on the back end of this one legged trip). All in all, a great deal!

But, if I was sick, or didn't show, the pay no fly guy is still responsible for covering the trip