Originally Posted by
2cylinderdriver
Even though there is some language in section 8 that defines what is considered reimbursable airline travel, the only litmus test you ever should see in the FOX system is the 3 day rule. There has never been a requirement to travel from, to or through your home or base in order to qualify. I and many others have used tickets to travel from say home to XXX 2 days prior and then jumpseat to base to start a trip. Guys in the guard and reserve do this type of travel I am sure.
Do you really think this is what our deviation policy is for? I don't. In fact, I'd probably terminate you for it, if I was your ACP. Then, let you argue it in front of a neutral. Good luck.
Originally Posted by
2cylinderdriver
Call the Union or better yet your ACP and ask. I would refrain from inferring "leisure" travel. If it is within 3 days of a trip or assignment, the travel is serving the purpose of you positioning or going home, wherever that may be for that time off the month !
Yah. Call your ACP and ask him about using your deviation bank to get from your home to guard duty.
Originally Posted by
2cylinderdriver
If you end a trip in EWR and the family is in Europe and you have bank, buy the ticket to Europe. NO problem.
On this...I agree. Use your bank to go wherever you wish, before or after your trip. But, abusing the "24-48hr enroute delay" provision of the contract, to get to your guard duty, is a misuse of company funds.
Of course, that's just my opinion. And anyone that knows me...knows what a company stooge I am.
