Originally Posted by sailingfun

Out of base GS given out today at 3:09 for the late London. Looks highly irregular and based on the months awards I find it hard to believe no NY 7era had a in base request in. If you did have a GS in and were legal for the trip call Skeds and claim your free 16 hours pay.

Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

I was describing what a friend of mine had to go through when he saw that he was passed over for a GS. After two days of being put on long holds by scheduling, and being told they'd call him back (they didn't), he finally got an answer that informed him he wasn't getting anything because someone senior to him had a GS in as well. Which seems like an answer they can give to anyone who's outside the top 15 in category.

No, doesn't sound like a job for a ALPA rep....maybe someone on the staff who doesn't fly and has an ALPA retirement, but more likely you just have to live with it.

Originally Posted by sailingfun

You don't have to live with it at all. DALPA has two excellent people on staff who research these issues. They are busy and it can take a few days but they do a outstanding job. The company has granted them the same level of access that a crew scheduler has in the computer system. They can research every step taken and determine if you or another pilot should have been paid and insure that has happened. 1 800 USA ALPA and ask for contract admin.