I am 100% on the side of it is completely wrong to do so with guys on furlough. Didn't want to sway the opinions either way. Unfortunately, it appears our union disagrees.

Fractional staffing is not so much based on block hours so it's hard to measure what effect an extended day has. And we don't have line values so any and all extended days are at time and a half daily rate. Which for captians is probably in the ballpark of of $800-900, plus perdiem/tips etc.

there is also NO JUNIOR MANNING, RESERVES, etc.....It is 100% voluntary!

I've been a "professional pilot" for 10+ years. Mostly regional, some corporate and some fractional. Those that think it's ok most certainly have never been furloughed.....!!!!!

Thanks for the resposes, keep 'em coming.