Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450

and how many times did we say "wait for the language!" Here is the language and nowhere does it say you'll lose the pay. Premium pay for short notice callouts is base on the assignment time. Not your report time. And heavy traffic is now covered under the commuter rules.

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Premium pay on the first duty period and paid close-in parking will apply if a Reserve Pilot (including an embedded reserve) is assigned less than:
1) Two (2) hours notification to check-in to the domicile, or
2) Three (3) hours notification to check-in to the co-terminal, or
3) Two (2) hours from RAP start to check-in time to the domicile, or
4) Three (3) hours from RAP start to check-in time to the co-terminal.
In lieu of paid close-in parking, the Pilot may opt for taxi or premium ride share services.
Reimbursements will be in accordance with Section 3.A for reasonable costs (including tips) for each way.
If the Pilot reports after check-in time but within applicable time to report, he will be considered to have reported on time.


A Reserve Pilot who determines he will be unable to check-in in accordance with Section 13.M.1 due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., excessive traffic delays) will notify the Company as soon as possible. If the Company removes the Pilot from the assignment, he will continue his RAP.