Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
That's great that at main line you can get away with that. Unfortunately, at many of the old school regionals (the ones flying 1900s, Banderantes, Brasilias, and Saabs), that isn't an option. We, who have not proved our worth to earn a mainline seat, have to yield to our management who must maintain a performance rating.
Oh, and I am lucky if they meet me at the stairs to give me the release... forget about a meal.
Did I not spell it out explicitly enough that I did the same thing at my regional? I wasn't born with all these buttons on my jacket! Heck, that's where I developed the practice via other pilots smart enough to know that when it's time to eat you eat.
I remember flying with CAs at the regional that acted like you're describing.
"You're going to get in trouble if you delay the flight!"
"And fly knowingly deviating from my physological needs? Nah.. I'll get some chow, see ya there." Never heard a word...