Originally Posted by
Margaritaville
It's actually kind of shocking that it's common knowledge at U and accepted that the contract doesn't apply to newhires and they can be fired for complying with the commuter clause. That's an outlier from all the legacies and even the LCCs for the most part. On most properties it would have to several instances of serious abuse and irresponsibility before the CPs even got involved and then it would be coaching. From what you guys are saying this sounds like 2 strikes you're out commuting and really the entire contract is a gray area for newhires. Do you guys actually see a lot of probies fired? Or is this just some sort of hazing/tough talk? Can scheduling just assign them anything too? Sounds like SkyWest.
It is a little surprising. We don't always get both sides of the story, but it's very difficult for me to believe there wasn't a little more at play in this scenario. The CP in this story is about as good as they get, and his office at the time (IMO based on dealing with some aging parent issues/death) was super accommodating. I forgot how many flights - 7? - but holy crap, if there isn't more to the story, that's really disappointing to read.