Originally Posted by
pete2800
Alright, we'll see if I've got this straight...
Block time is the 'expected' flight time for a leg. Block or better means that if you complete the flight in less than the expected time, you still get paid for the block. However, if you get delayed and the flight takes longer....you get paid for what you flew.
From my feeble understanding, Mesa doesn't pay more than block, even if you get delayed...
Any corrections?
-Ben
Actually it's worse, MAG doesn't pay more than Historic Block which is the average over time. Most times that's much less than block seeing that block takes into account expected delays such as 15th in line at rush hour, flying the full route including DP's, SID's and approaches.
Block or better means you get the higher of Historic Block and Actual Block.
Block is basically from when the brake is dropped for push back to when the brake is set after taxi in.