Originally Posted by
gooneybird_71
I am curious do u work for mainline? Let me tell you then cause u might understand a little about how our day's work I have been here for eight years so I am just a little experienced at this. when you have a 2day trip scheduled, and u have 6 legs on day one all with 20 min turns with a 13.5 hour duty day scheduled and no crew meals for breakfast and the only place that there will even be an opportunity to eat for the whole day and you have a problem with a crew getting food give me a break! what do u think we are machines.when I tell my crew to take a food break u think were doing it to be spiteful?wow u have no idea.
Next time you nonrev jumpseat whatever youi do why dont you ask the crew what kind of day they r having you might have a better insight.
I am done being pi---d off.. Anyone else want to jump in??
I understand what you're saying however I tend to disagree on the principle. You work for a regional, which is the evolved version of a commuter, in essence, a stepping stone. If you ask most of the mainline guys about the "work rules" at the commuters they worked for, they would laugh at you. I'm also an RJ operator, but I understand that this isn't supposed to be a cushy job. We aren't mainline pilots and as long as regionals are stepping stone type operations you can expect the work rules to be sub par. I'm not condoning this eventuality, I'm merely commenting on its origins and seemingly perpetual existence given the circumstances.
I think its great to fight for better work rules, my airline has great work rules and it definitely makes the job more enjoyable, just make sure you're not cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Also, may I suggest the luggage works regal cooler. I pack almost all my food for a four day trip in this little guy. It has turned out to be a more economical and healthier alternative to buying food on the road.