Originally Posted by jshoneycutt

Another thought. Make reserve a no brainer for non-commuters by giving more control over their schedule.
* Proffering is a great option to help pilots get flying in when they want it.
HAVE IT
* Min 11 days off (later this gets better);
HAVE IT
* 2 days between reserve blocks (kind of obvious);
HAVE IT
* when extended into day off pilot's discretion 150% above MMG or choice of drop day either first or last day of another reserve block either in current or following month (gives the pilots a lot more control over their schedule without threatening ops);
WE GET 200% OR 4 HOURS STRAIGHT PAY WHICHEVER IS GREATER. AND THE OPTION TO DROP A RESERVE DAY WHEN WE WANT OR TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS OF PAY.
* if not called within 4 hours of end of RAP on second to last day, released into break without change to MMG (Not likely to be used anyway, and I think scheduling can build around the likelihood of pilots releasing a day early);
THIS WOULD BE GOOD.
* and four golden days/guaranteed days off per year.THIS WOULDN ALSO BE GOOD AND COST THE COMPANY NOTHING.