Ha, yeah every time we have LCR, it is "escalated" to SCR and then often to Airport Standby. Based on "need"...which apparently is always. Union says they're "working on it", trying to get some transparency with the company for how many reserves are actually needed (historical data is kept close to the vest by the company)

Only thing good about that setup is that there's positive space for commuters, and a hotel in base for your reserve stretch. IF you've gotten 250 hours in the left seat. Won't be surprised if the union negotiates gives away those goodies over time.

(and should I mention that we used to get stay credit, a voucher for food costs and access to the other hotel goodies...but cheep cheep a bird told me the contract was renegotiated with hotels and those have gone away. Even for lineholders at many of the overnights.)

I have not credited more than 75 hours in two years.