I hadn't read that SC was different than LC.

 

"Why don't we put her in charge?"

I agree! Love BP!

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I remember that being put out months ago. Does anyone have a actual reference?

 

I asked my rep about this also and he said that the company never committed to anything in writing. If you find something different, other than just a statement on a video, there are a lot of people that would like the reference.

 

Can the company assign a recovery trip that is less than the 50% or does that just pertain to a PN?

If they assign me a trip where I cannot commute (now looking at 5 hour drive the night before) can they do that...is there any protection?

Also this will require a hotel both the night before and night after as I understand it the company is required to pay for it?

 

They can assign you any trip that falls within the original check in time to the original check out +4 hours. The only way you get the hotel on the front end is if you didn’t acknowledge your 23k and checked in for you original pairing and they assigned you something that started more than 5 hours after check in. They were giving hotels in April for just about anything. They decided no to do that this month and just gave hotels when the contract required it. Of course you can always call and ask for a hotel. You never know. You may get a sympathetic crew accommodations person.

 

From the MEC Alert on February 27th:

Pilots should be aware that they have the option to accept or decline flying to a destination that is on the CDC Warning Level 3 COVID-19 list. If a pilot is scheduled to fly to one of the countries on this list, they have the following options:

A regular pilot can drop the trip without pay
A reserve pilot can refuse the trip and return to reserve status
Contact your Chief Pilot if you have questions, concerns or the desire to decline a trip.
Current CDC Warning Level 3 countries can be found at the CDC website, CDC Travel Health Notices.

Flight Operations recently published a Critical Ops Update regarding coronavirus that included information about approved products for flight deck disinfection. Currently, Sanicom wipes are the only FAA-approved product for onboard flight deck use as they do not cause corrosion. ALPA has learned Sanicom wipes are not known to be effective in combating viruses. As mentioned above, we are working with aircraft manufacturers to find an alternative cleaning product. We have an additional concerns as the flight deck door is closed during disinfectant fogging to protect the instruments. The only flight deck items that are being cleaned are cup holders and tray tables. ACS has been instructed to wipe them down with the disinfectant Matrix 3, but not to touch anything else on the flight deck.

The CDC has not yet determined the lifespan of the virus on hard surfaces but believes there is a low probability of transmission of the virus except by person-to-person (i.e., sneezing, coughing, etc.). SARS-CoV-2 (the actual virus strain that is causing the illness COVID-19) is transmitted through the air, which has raised concerns from pilots regarding aircraft recirculation fans and the spread of the virus. Aircraft recirculation fans generally assist in moving air to where it is filtered and should remain on throughout flights to ensure the greatest amount of filtered air is introduced into the cabin. However, consult your Volume Two for specific information regarding the use of recirculation fans on your fleet.

The Company has ensured masks are offered in CPOs and on most flights to Asia, which crews may elect to wear/not wear on trans-Pacific flights. Information from the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of masks as a preventative measure for those who are currently sick or for healthcare workers. Proper prevention techniques, like appropriate hand washing (at least 20 seconds with soap and water), are still the best way to avoid contracting and spreading the virus. In addition to hand washing, wipe down frequently touched objects (i.e., electronic devices, remote controls, thermostats, etc.), avoid shaking hands and, if you are sick, please stay home and avoid contact with others.

Additional Resources
For the most current information on Coronavirus, check the ALPA website. We will continue to monitor this fluid situation closely and provide updates as we learn more information.

 

Thank you. Called Crew Assist, they said "no". Called ACPO, he said "no". On the few occassions I've gone to CPO office for help on reasonable issues, I've always gotten the "sorry, cant help you" answer. They were not unpleasant, just not helpful. It's things like this that are driving me, not a fan of unions, to the other side.

 

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