Originally Posted by
captainv
Brokenwind, there is no CBA requirement for a backup flight. Travel will almost never give in without intervention from the union, but you don't have to accept it. A backup flight is useless anyway - what if it's oversold? Say your previous flight cancels, what guarantee is there you'll be one of the lucky few to get the last seat? None. If your flight cancels, they call out a reserve - that's what they're for.
captainv...
You beat me to it...nicely done.
There is no CBA requirement for to have a backup flight...don't let the Travel Desk tell you that...if they do, ask them if they are going to buy a ticket for you on that backup flight as well as the one you are originally booked on!!
Yes, I've actually used that line, and ended up going on the very flight that I wanted in the first place.
Also, remember, this is (still) a 747-centric airline. That means that the light-twin guys that DH on company 747s to Asia (or anywhere, but usually Asia) are often asked to get to CVG 12 hours prior to their DH flight, in case their line changes and they have to operate that airplane...only problem?...that DH airplane is a 747, and us light-twin guys are (of course) not qualified to fly the 747!!
So, the Union gets involved and guess what?...guys end up arriving in CVG (to DH to Asia on a company 747) with 2 hours between their flight from home to CVG on a commercial airline, and the company 747 to Asia...
Right, capatinv?!!
Clear as mud, everyone?!!
Good luck...