Originally Posted by dracir1

SMH - Premium...again. 26.H.4

A flight leaves 11:59 pm from LAS. As per contract, in order for a commuter to use the Prudent Judgment clause, they must show at least 2 arrival options that arrive 1 hour prior to any scheduled report time. Pilot A (DEN based) got to their local airport around 8 pm (MST), departed at 9 pm, then landed around 9:30ish (PST). Then, they flew their one leg 4.5 hour redeye (10:59 pm showtime) to ATL (landing at 7:30 am EST). Are they legal? Absolutely. Are they rested? They electronically signed the form that they were so that's all anyone can go with.

Arrival into ATL, they're visibly tired. What should happen? ASAP? A stern "talking to" from the other pilot discussing how they spent the time prior to departing DEN or at LAS after commuting in? A call to pro-standards? Does it matter if it's a reserve, line-holder or someone chasing premium? Is it worse (or better) if you saw that pilot sleeping in the airport in uniform in the sleep room? Gate area?

How many times has this happened in the HISTORY of 121/135?

We need to be very careful how we complain about premium.