Originally Posted by Long Haul

I was on reserve for a grand total of four days in IAH before I got to my home base, and count them as four of the longest days of my life. Unfortunately none of the airport hotels are located anywhere near anything interesting, although the ones on JFK Blvd just south of the airport at least have fast food within walking distance. I chose the Hyatt thinking that it was close to a mall, only the mall turned out to be an ex-mall and the only other source of sustenance was the local gas station mini-mart. In my experience, CS didn't just put people on short call randomly, it all happened according to the silo list, but I did get at least one SC or trip every reserve block. They are just short of pilots and there's a lot of open time, especially on the weekends. Use aggressive pick-up, email the consolidation desk and ask to be put on some sweet trips, try to base trade, and keep an eye on the weather radar. It'll be over before you know it.