Originally Posted by
Overnitefr8
Because if they are drafting, they need that tripped filled now. They approved the conflicts/drops etc. because there is/was enough reserve coverage for those days. There isn't enough reserve coverage on days they're drafting/AVA. You're helping them out with scheduling problems by picking up draft/AVA. The company can afford to pay draft everyday. Monetarily we aren't going to put pressure on the company. It's putting pressure on them being able to fill seats because their oversight on keeping us manned properly..
absolutely right - we continue to fly the highest amount of draft/vlt monthly in history - and it's more this year than it was last year believe it or not