Originally Posted by baseball

I would leave the show/report times alone as well as the limo pick up times unless both crew members decide jointly without anyone pressuring the other crew member. If the CA wants to get to the airport earlier than he/she needs to do that for himself and do not presume it's OK with your FO. CRM and common courtesy are just as important as respecting the association's guidance on show/report times.

I do think the 45 minutes is a bit compressed, but as a technique I do check the fuel the release on the van ride because it helps take the pressure off of me. The van ride is usually quiet and as long as I have a decent connection I try and get my info squared away. I get it, we're not on duty on the van ride, but it's a way to get ahead of the game and help your other crewmember with the decision-making so that you can absorb traffic delays and crowds at the airport so that you won't feel rushed. As a bonus, if I get the release squared away early, now I got time to grab a coffee, etc and get to the gate in a leisurely pace.

I do think the company likes the 45 minute shows because it means they get to use you for another 15 minutes on the back side......