FYI, everyone:
If you’re considering flying at EAL or EAX, please be aware that as of February 2025, monthly pay is now based on a 72 block hour guarantee. There are no additional credit (overage) hours unless you fly beyond 72 block hours.

This means that short-call standby, simulator time, hotel sit days, or any credit time will not count unless your actual flight time exceeds 72 block hours. The 72-hour block is calculated based on an 18-day month, with 4 hours of pay credit per day (18 x 4 = 72-hour guarantee). These are now effectively salaried positions.

Be cautious—if someone tells you otherwise, you may not be getting the full picture. Best of luck out there.