Originally Posted by
Milksheikh
Got a quick question about this. For a new hire, what is the process of being on reserve if you don't live in the state where you're based? Do they let you bid a reserve with a longer time to show up so you have some time to get there? And if not do they put you up in a hotel the night before? Just trying to get an idea of how this works.
Most airlines don't care where you live and it is your responsibility to get in place for reserve. Seniority holds longer call outs, typically 2-hour callout for junior reserves so you need to be in base (or close) for the entirety of the reserve period. If you plan on commuting long term look into the commuter rules and commuter hotel policies at your airline choices. Some pay for a limited number of hotels for the month -- and some commuter policies are more generous than others. I would also favor the one leg commute with multiple runs for the day. Good luck, hope that helps.