Originally Posted by
Cubdrick
Scoop, agreed...maybe a published list is too harsh. Not quite sure if exploiting this loop-hole is "legal" per the contract or not. Allowed yes, legal, I admit I don't know--seems awfully gray.
My stance is if one couldn't walk into the ATL pilot lounge and proudly announce how they bid/got their schedule then they shouldn't be doing it.
Those that willingly exploit the trip-park loop-hole I would guess choose to remain rather discrete. I would hope that the majority of those that do trip-park do it without recognizing the harm it causes [junior] pilots.
Cubdrick
Well Said, (although I have no problem with a published list).
Many years ago I flew a trip with a former Pan-Am pilot who had a great quote: "Never under estimate the greed of a pilot...".
Sums up the trip parking crowd pretty well.