Originally Posted by
astral
Statements containing: "If", "may", "at the discretion", "shall make every effort" etc.
are absolutely useless, not worth negotiating capital nor the paper they are written on.
Only, "must", "shall", "will" etc. are binding.
All conditional statements MUST be followed with a solution:
Deadhead will be "to the maximum extent possible" in a big front seat, if no big front seat is available for the DH pilot, he will get 150% for the deadhead.
Transport to hotel "should" be available within 30 minutes after on block, if not the pilot will be reimbursed for ANY option to get to the hotel.
5-E-2-e
The company "shall make its best efforts" to obtain the following:
11). Room assignments and room key distribution in hotel van on the way from airport to the hotel", IF NOT 30 MINUTES OF PAY WILL BE ADDED TO GUARANTEE" (5 years here, haven't gotten a hotel key on the van on a short layover yet)....