Originally Posted by
Busboy
Yes of course, "must begin or end within 3 days" is referencing when...But, to/from a scheduled assignment(e.g. scheduled deadhead, trip or R-day), seems to say where.
I'm not arguing it can't be done. I'm just trying to figure out how. That's why I posted that paragraph from the CBA. If I drove back to DFW, and stayed less than 24hrs, before continuing to my final destination...Then, maybe I can see how it would fall under a deviation expense.
Would I gamble the $$ on it, based on your blessing, or anyone else's answer I got here? I don't think so.
Once again, another scenario that should be answered through CE.
You're right that CE should answer this. If I were you, I wouldn't gamble the $$ on it. However, I was clarifying for Iara what you were saying that was "IMHO" incorrect, and when I had asked CE a while back, CE concurred with me.
Here are the statements
Travel claimed as a deviation expense must begin or end within 3 days of the scheduled assignment to which the pilot is deviating.
Travel claimed as a deviation expense must begin or end within 3 days of the scheduled assignment from which the pilot is deviating.
In both cases, it is referencing time( to=before, from=after) you are anchoring the travel money to. It doesn't say assignment location.
Deviation simple rules.
The only thing that is a factor is "to or from" domicile.
Where you live doesn't matter.
Where your trip ends doesn't matter.
Example
finish in CGN
Can I leave out of FRA and have it covered, DUS, CDG or LHR? In your interpretation, where would you draw the line?
Iara, don't believe me and call CE, but I think you will find your interpretation is correct.