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Old 11-09-2008, 05:20 PM
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I couldn't find it in the contract, but what is the scoop on dropping a trip the day prior or the day after Christmas? Didn't know if there was a limitation within a day or two from the 25th. Thx.
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Old 11-09-2008, 05:24 PM
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  1. Dropping Trips and R-days
    1. A pilot shall have the ability to submit to drop a trip or R-day(s) without pay.
    2. A pilot may not drop a trip or R-day that is scheduled in whole or in part on the following days (i.e. base days): New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
    3. A pilot who drops a trip or R-day(s) shall be eligible for make-up.
Doesn't look like it is specifically prohibited, but you might run up against insufficient reserves. That is 25.L.3. Couldn't make it look like an L for some reason.

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Old 11-09-2008, 05:24 PM
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I don't know of any contractual restrictions but don't be surprised to get the "Denied due to insufficent reserves" message.
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Old 11-09-2008, 05:41 PM
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Boxing day is fairgame for dropping a trip. But, just like Jul 5th, or Black Friday.....get the drop in early or you will hit the Denied due to insufficient reserves message
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Old 11-09-2008, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for the quick replies.
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Old 11-09-2008, 07:57 PM
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Also, there are no restrictions to trip trading off a holiday. I have traded Holiday trips / swapped R days for other days in the month and then dropped the trip/R day I traded for.

This year may be more difficult due to the lack of open time trips
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Too late...
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