Originally Posted by
thrust
Also, it doesn’t have to be a flight. And you don’t have to tell Crew Scheduling anything beyond “I will not make my scheduled sign in. Mark me down as a commuter miss”. Then hang up the phone. Just don’t abuse it and it’s a non-event.
”3. Pilots who commute by other means (e.g. automobile, train, bus, etc.) shall also be covered under this policy for unforeseen events, provided they notify Crew Schedule as soon as such events become known, and the scheduled sign-in is no longer possible. Examples of such events include but are not limited to severe unforecasted weather conditions, vehicular accidents and mechanical breakdowns.”
I thought it was great when 5-6 years ago a blizzard hit NYC. The company said “crew members need to be in position. A blizzard is not an unforeseen event.” Then turned right around and said “due to the blizzard being an unforeseen event (some other aspect of the contract to our favor) that section of the contract is not in effect.”