Originally Posted by flyallnite

A new Flt Ops policy states the pilots should make a PA to the pax every 15 minutes of a delay, including prior to boarding at the gate. So, I'm wondering, if we aren't getting paid while the plane sits empty at the gate, and we are now obliged to stand at the ticket counter in full uniform during a delay making announcements along with ACS, will this be reflected in our pay?

I'm not against the practice, but now that the company has codified it in the FOM, doesn't this 'break the veil' of suggested vs mandatory work obligations? For example, if you sign in for a trip and find out that your departure time has slid 2 hours, according to this FOB you'd be obliged to head to the gate ASAP to get started on the PA making. No mention of international differences, so one must assume this applies in Accra as well as Akron.

I'm thinking that according to our contract, if I HAVE to be someplace and do something specific to my job, that I should be paid for it!

I don't see any difference between this and say, being obligated to load baggage between flights or grab some wands and marshall in my outbound equipment. I'd be glad to help if I have time, but it's not my job and therefore I shouldn't be REQ'D to perform it WITHOUT COMPENSATION.