Originally Posted by
rickair7777
There's a nuance though... in the current era, reserve call-out times are getting longer, in some cases with language or an understanding of "get there as soon as you can".
If everybody takes it to the contractual max, then something will eventually have to give as the company will act to ensure operational reliability... whether that's hot reserve or shorter call-outs we don't know.
There's such a thing as enlightened self-interest. I won't rush, drive 95mph, etc. I might not even cut my workout short. But if I'm sitting around doing not much, then I'd probably head on in. Especially if it's late, no need to keep the pax, crew, and myself up any later than necessary on the back end.
Something to think about.
Agreed 100%. This is the exact reason AA doesn’t have a short call call out time; get there as promptly and safely as possible. Don’t need pilots speeding down the interstate to make a 3 hour clock that starts when you hang the phone up. I personally won’t keep a crew and passengers waiting longer than needed just to hit an hour and minute goal. I’ll get there when I get there, ready to fly. Too bad UAL still has a timer for you to get there.
And none of this matters to a NK guy looking at furlough. I said “check the box” others say don’t, one had the best idea to just call and ask.
But ol UAL boy had to come on talking about how integrity is a UAL thing more than every other airline. What a joke.