Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
Why are our rigs lower? An overwhelming majority of our trips and lines pay on rig, vs. passenger carrier trips and lines paying on block.
Why do an overwhelming majority of our trips pay on rig vs. block time compared to passenger carriers? Because of how our express package air network differs from their passenger network.
Why does our express package air network differ so much from their passenger networks? Because the air network is structured to support the NDA/2DA business model, and much of that model revolves around moving volume overnight.
We also aren't subject to FAR117...thanks OMB!
I'll never argue we don't want/need significant scheduling improvements, but we have to understand the structural differences between the types of operations in order to advocate for and obtain language that positiviely moves the needle for our network and operation.
Don’t want to fight for trip rig on par with Delta? Fine, but then we should have sit pay…
you know, like Delta…
and no, I’m not going to go apply at Delta because I think it’s better. Not saying you’re saying this, but some definitely have. What’s wrong with trying to make this place better?
You also seem to insinuate that our schedules are just the way they are because of our business model and it’s always been that way. I’m pretty sure our schedules have gone to crap since 2016.