Originally Posted by
Nutz
Isn't that against 117? You have to be given a flight assignment or released to rest upon return to base as a reservist per 117. Unless that's changed since my reserve days.
He is talking about being released to rest (or in this case to home since it is the last day). At SWA you have to call and ask to be released unless you are on the last day and meet certain criteria.
Unlike most carriers, when you are given an assignment, you aren't treated like a lineholder. You are still responsible for being available at RAP start and they can contact you and change your assignment any time. Once you are done with the assignment, you have to call and ask to be released. Theoretically they could put more flying on you. In practice, they will do that via crew web anyway, so the call isn't necessary, but it's still in the contract.