New Commuter Policy United vs American

Reply Subscribe

Page 4 of 5

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

10-13-2023 | 09:51 AM

#31

JulesWinfield

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jan 2018

Posts: 2,825

Likes: 227

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRJCapitan

That was a covid thing when every flight was 95% empty.

When I was at endeavor, our second option was positive space, I believe delta is the same way.

10-13-2023 | 10:02 AM

#32

RippinClapBombs

Down goes Frazier

Joined: Mar 2023

Posts: 705

Likes: 177

From: AB FO

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield

When I was at endeavor, our second option was positive space, I believe delta is the same way.

You can call scheduling if you’re unable to make your first attempt. Usually they’ll give permission to A1/A3 yourself. I’ve never personally done it, but I recently had a discussion with a coworker who had.

I believe for DAL it’s basically the same process, you’re at the discretion of scheduling.

10-13-2023 | 10:35 AM

#33

MCDUmanipulator

Line Holder

Joined: May 2019

Posts: 1,004

Likes: 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otterbox

Bidding NY is a choice…

After probation the CP can pound sand.

not a choice for many

10-13-2023 | 10:41 AM

#34

JulesWinfield

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jan 2018

Posts: 2,825

Likes: 227

Quote:

Originally Posted by RippinClapBombs

I believe for DAL it’s basically the same process, you’re at the discretion of scheduling.

Pretty sure it’s contractual, not at the discretion of scheduling at Delta, but you’ll have to ask them.

10-13-2023 | 04:12 PM

#35

BrazilBusDriver

Line Holder

Joined: Dec 2018

Posts: 536

Likes: 59

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield

Pretty sure it’s contractual, not at the discretion of scheduling at Delta, but you’ll have to ask them.

My buddy at Delta has said the same thing as you've been saying. 2nd attempt is positive space.

10-14-2023 | 04:01 AM

#36

Brawndo

Line Holder

Joined: Jan 2022

Posts: 45

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallFlyer

Just looking at tomorrow, there are 6 flights TPA-MIA, half of them Envoy, one a 737, and the others 319s, which leaves you a total of 5 reservable jumpseats to work. There are 9 flights to CLT, all 321, which means you have 18 reservable jumpseats to work, to say nothing of the additional seats in the back of the aircraft. A sample size of one, I'll grant you, but I imagine the stats are similar throughout the year. MIA would grant you the ace in the hole of driving, though.

I think the idea of commuting to CLT could be a good one unless you like the drive. Now, once you can hold MIA 777, a whole other calculation.

Another Caveat, seniority will be significantly better out of MIA than CLT. It could be a reasonable move down the road though.

10-14-2023 | 08:10 PM

#37

myrkridia

Line Holder

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 916

Likes: 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesWinfield

Pretty sure it’s contractual, not at the discretion of scheduling at Delta, but you’ll have to ask them.

It's a long standing FOM policy, but not contractual. If the backup flight is on Delta then scheduling can positive space the pilot.

10-15-2023 | 06:30 AM

#38

Varks

Line Holder

Joined: Aug 2016

Posts: 369

Likes: 62

I have never been positive spaced. They have the ability but only when they need you. When I need them it is no. Sorry. It’s only 3 times I have asked. I am a conservative commuter.

since Covid it has been very challenging. The few times I have missed trips I just chalk it up as more time off. I usually try to get things done at home that have been put off.

i have never been called after missing a trip.