Originally Posted by
dtfl
It doesn't matter if we ARE entitles these days for a couple reasons
1- can't get through to Crew Acc. I had to call CPSC, who in turn emailed scheduling, who in turn WALKED the email down to Crew Acc. We need to start complaining LOUDLY about the lack of access to Crew Acc during IROPs.
2- when the schedulers for the Md88 see an FO - they reroute us. No way in h*ll will they let an FO lay over in ATL. We need DALPA to scream loudly to have the company increase the PBS staffing formula for some of our categories.
Also - I suggest we have the company allow us to have "preferences" for domicile layovers like we do for training. Will you need a hotel? Yes or no. Will save some time and stress - with pilots and the crew acc folks
Agreed. This is for pilots who live in base as much as commuters. I have been stuck away from base without a hotel room due to my flight out cancelling. This happens to ATL based crews flying through NYC frequently as well as NYC crews flying through ATL. It is frustrating and embarrassing. I have worked for three different airlines and this is the only one where I have ever found myself at a layover with no hotel assigned and no way to get a hold of anyone without sitting on hold for an hour. The irony in this is that this is by far the best company I have ever worked for. That tells me that these situations should not happen. Our system needs fixed. The company that runs crew accommodations needs to be replaced, and these jobs need to be brought in house.