Originally Posted by Poundstone
Yes, a future where those detailed privileges in your current contract concerning accomodation will be held up for revision by a management determined to achieve cost savings across the board.
Ask yourself a question: where do long-distance bus drivers sleep? Ask yourself another question: why should pilots sleep anywhere else?
Accomodations are not a privilege... It is a right. Airlines expect safe and secure carriage of thier passengers to their destinations. It is the crewmembers' right to have the same expectations of treatment from their employers.
I can't comment, nor is it my concern where bus drivers layover. They don't have the additional responsibilities of the welfare of fellow crewmembers while on a 5 day trip.
While I don't mean to diminish the responsibility of bus drivers, but they can pull off the road when their engines fail. We don't have the same luxury. Bus drivers can radio ahead to have the police meet them in a matter of minutes if a passenger becomes unruly. We don't have that luxury either.
If bus drivers have problems with their hotels, let them bring it to the attention of their union reps. This is not the proper forum to address such issues.