Originally Posted by
spudskier
Same thing they always do... change a long call to a short call, call a short call in 5 minutes before departure then change who they call in 3 times so the flight will be guaranteed to be 3 hours late, and completely bypass the 3 people on ready reserve. In the process cancel a few other flights just because they have low coverage from this one instance.
I think we all know that "same thing they always do" isn't a good idea going forward. Having to check in provides an opportunity for revovery by the company in the event something happens, which, I believe, is what Captain Tony was alluding to.