Originally Posted by
whaledriver1
Its pathetic that Delta pilots do not get paid until the damn Beacon is flashing. I've been at the gate with the door closed, full of pax, ticket on the line if S$#@ hits the fan with NO PAY because the beacon is not flashing. Who in DALPA ever accepted this deal?
At least :45 min pre & :30 min post pay each flight. Clock starts with main door closed... think most of the old North fleet is still brakes released / door closed = $$$.
Keep in mind the policy has always been that the brakes are not released until cleared to push. I know that is not always what happens, but that is and always has been the policy thus I am not sure why you are complaining about the Delta South procedure.