Originally Posted by
boxhauler
I thought the union convinced the company that the acars blockout time should not be changed by ramp tower to reflect their "cleared to push" call. my last flight the acars paperwork showed a diff of 15 min from my trip recap block out time. that's alot of lattes!!
Until recently the beacon and doors used to block you out. I have noticed in the last few months that the ACARS parameters have changed back to the doors and engine rotation, or push back. Talk to your local MX guy. There is an easy way to change those parameters, if your so inclined. Good luck!