Originally Posted by
johnso29
You NEVER have to answer your phone, as a line holder or reserve pilot. This past summer I had a blanket GS in & took only 1 GS trip because it was the only one I could make. They'll leave a message, give you about 10 minutes to accept, & then move on to the next guy.
If you are willing to take a GS you could answer the phone (or call them back asap after you look it up) see what they had, explain where you are and that'd you'd love to do it if they could PS you there. I got that on a GS in NYC on the ER once but that's only for SAME DAY flying, they explained they don't do that for tomorrow's flying. Basically for schedule continuity they're willing to PS you to get you there. It's their call of course.