Originally Posted by
Adlerdriver
Few airlines, if any, have a policy like ours which protects pilots from commuting snafus. Ask any pilot at most airlines if they would be protected from any discipline with zero backups in the event they missed a trip.
Sorry, but I think you're mistaken. FedEx has the worst policy I've seen.
At previous company, as long as you had two ways to get to work (online or offline aircraft) to arrive within 4 hours of your show time, you were good.
And 95% of the pilots in the NYC domicile commuted to work every day ... even to long haul flights which FDX for some reason thinks is a huge no-no (Don't get me started).
We are the exception.
And our jumpseat policy sucks too. WHY do I need Captain's permission ahead of time for a cockpit without a door or the last jumpseat in the cockpit? Why can't we be like every other airline where you politely ask the Captain for permission as you try to get on or at show time?
Getting prior permission is always a hassle due to changes in schedules, or schedule blockers.
We are our own worst enemies. Sorry for the rant.