Originally Posted by
Popeye
If I can take this thread back to original point for a moment, the MEC sent out advisories to all of us to monitor the actual operating times for our scheduled DH's because that was how the pairing was constructed and those estimated block-in times were what defined the CH for that pairing. If the pairing could or should be revised to reflect the actual times so that the CH paid to the crew member was correct, how might that be gaming the system? Now if I read it right, I think that issue was argued by the company and we lost, so there is little need to fret about it longer...
We lost the argument concerning the need for the company to rebuild a pairing that had scheduled backend D/H's that were delayed, or cancelled, if everyone was deviating.
Lately, the SIG has told us to monitor the other scenario...The company must still rebuild a pairing if the
operating legs make the scheduled D/H illegal, or impossible, regardless of who's deviating. We still need to monitor that situation, and let CRS know. So far, I've found they rebuild it automatically.
I have never had my backend D/H hotel cancelled by the company, just because I deviated. If they're doing that to you guys...It's wrong and you need to let Contract Enfrcmnt know.
The "gamers" that I was referring to, are the guys that were trying to figure out a way to not deviate...Yet, they book a deviation ticket, just in case the scheduled D/H gets screwed up, hoping that the pairing would be need to be rebuilt for more pay. I think most reasonable people would call that "gaming".
Then the "double booking" argument started, in general. I guarantee you that the airlines don't like it. And I'm sure, if it becomes a big enough problem...It will get fixed. Most likely to commuter's detriment, not the company's. Keeping in mind that most non-commuters don't double book.
As far as what the company is doing with 4A2b...I believe they are attempting to steal from us, by abusing the intent of our contract. But, I'm not going to use that as justification for anything I do. Other, than help them with their overmanning, by just flying my line. Of course, that's what I've done my whole career here.