Originally Posted by
Ziggy
I believe industry standard for duty is 2:1, But I'd like to see either a 5 hour min day or a 5:1 TAFB rig. Also, I believe per-diem needs to be adjusted, at least over the $2 mark.
Anyway,
Could you expound on "Direct Contact" and what it implies? Pro's vs Cons?
Right now on a trip you are not required to be contactable. No phone. Don't have to answer unless you're finishing a reserve assignment or still on time available. So if they want to add something on or junior man you, they have to basically get you face to face after you land. They want the ability to contact you with scheduling changes through the iPad as a form of direct contact. Spirit supposedly has this in their contract but haven't implemented it yet. I'm torn for various reasons I won't espouse here. I think it could be a very nice bargaining chip.