Originally Posted by
Whale Pilot
The other pilot did not deviate but I was certain that the pairing was rebuilt regardless if both or just one, otherwise there wouldn't be any reason to deviate. Just call G Travel and cancel the pairing d/h flight; right?
I'm assuming you're referring to officially deviating in VIPS in the underlined section above?
Technically, one of the main reasons we do that is we are contractually required to do so in 8.C.1.h:
End-of-Trip Deviations
A pilot shall notify the Company of his deviation from a scheduled deadhead at the end of a trip through VIPS:
I know there are some reasons (keeping scheduled GT, for example) that some pilots use the technique you mention, however, it's definitely not IAW the CBA.
Not officially deviating (but not actually flying on the scheduled DH either) and then attempting to get extra pay because the flight you
weren't on had issues is probably crossing an ethical line, IMO. Unless, you have one pilot stay as scheduled and CRS rebuilds it for you both as previously mentioned.