Originally Posted by
Aviator147
agreed.
the fact that the extension is assumed to be accepted by the pilot unless they call to say otherwise is not at all how it should work. In fact, my previous airline (regional) got into trouble with the FAA for basically doing this and the policy was quickly changed. CS had to receive a confirmation from the pilot that he/she was willing to extend. This seems to be the common practice everywhere else now except here.
I agree the FRB is BS in this situation. But, in regards to getting a pilot's approval, just take back the darn release and send a quick ACARS to tracking. Or call them on the way to the shuttle. If you can't handle the perceived pressure of that, I fear what happens when something serious happens (not intended for anyone in particular, just rhetorical).