Originally Posted by
Wolf424
Unpopular opinion: I’m starting to think those most upset about this change likely fall into 1 of 2 groups:
1. Those cutting side deals with scheduling or volunteering for reroutes
2. Those upset they won’t get paid as the “affected pilot” due to 23M7
This is based off of conversations I’ve had with some fellow pilots in the Van.
Fire away.
That is what hopefully got fixed.
It is unfortunate that those who had the intent to follow seniority and work for a living pay the price to fix the problem. Everyone can see that there were better solutions available.
> require timely initiation of coverage - NO waiting for WS or Shift Change
> transparency > publish the coverage
> add a step to waive the proffer before use of 23 M. 7. (that would have solved the trip coverage problem definitively!)
It is possible the company will quickly tire of pilots selecting N to acknowledgment and use the now codified leeway to return to scheduling however they please, when and how as it suits them.