Nor can you pick up open time or trip board trips (pilot posted trips to give away) over the footprint of the missed trip - big financial disincentive. The company may put you on something else when you finally make it to base but it is hit or miss and likely won’t recoup 100% of lost earnings - I’m basing this off experiences when calling in well after a sick call. Obviously the bigger the trip the more arse-pain.

Specifically, the commuter clause protects you if you are on a UPS jumpseat or a commercial flight which means a company paid or self paid ticket (mileage points tix too).