Yes, Cape Air runs C402s between SJU and EIS, I've done it a few times, they are very good to nonrevs. You can jumpseat (you'll still pay a small departure tax, both ways) or use a ZED pass for family members that aren't jumpseat-eligible. Cape Air was still paper ZED as of last October.

Even though the planes are small (9 pax), they tend to get nonrevs on - when the planes are full, they often add a second plane to accommodate everyone and their luggage. November is still low season.

Last year they also began flying to Virgin Gorda, I'd check into that if your trip begins or ends in that corner of the BVI. There are ferries to/from North Sound & Spanish Town.

Gonna do any sailing in the BVI? PM me for gouge if so.

 

But don't forget the $400M per year more in pilot costs that this way costs them.

 

To reiterate what Denny wrote, that's a pretty ignorant broad brush statement about everyone who voted "yes" on the TA. (Whose got their "head in the sand?")

You can research my previous posts. I was neither a "yes" vote on C2012, not was I a "no" vote due to my MLOA to OAKN. So, instead of rehashing something that was already over two years ago, coincidentally the same amount of time that your beloved Southwestern has been in Section 6 negotiations, why not focus on openers due to be exchanged in less than a year for our side?

GJ

 

Foul. Some might say all the "no" voters do. Pigeon holing your fellow pilots is not cool.

 

Yeah, because they've knocked payrates right out of the park. BTW, Delta mainline IS growing.

 

That's correct. Nov 2014 is also a NLT implementation date.

 

I'll play...Alphajet (?), F-22, Su-37, F-15 MiG-29, F-16(?)

 

Yes. That is my thesis. Bring back the 762 as the 782.

 

From top to bottom in the pic above.

1. C-141 Buzzpat Jet
2. C-2 Greyhound
3. C-9 White NWA Jet
4. C-12 Loud
5. C-21 Not as Fast As It Looks
6. F-18 Top Gun

 

Sort of. Depends on what you mean by "being done". You can only operate the aircraft to 13:00 (or 15:00 if voluntarily extending). But the company can deadhead you or make you sit around for as long they want under FAR117. It is literally unlimited. As long as you're not operating the aircraft. Until you are released you can wind up sitting around waiting to see if the company wants to deadhead you somewhere, waiting for an airplane to get fixed, weather to clear, whatever. The worst part is when you can't get ahold of anyone on the phone because they are in full IROP meltdown and don't even answer the phone. Notice you can't email or text crew tracking either.

But wait! That's where our PWA comes in to finally say when we're done. The ON DUTY ACT/MAX column shows that. Add two hours to MAX and include 30 min postflight - and you've cracked the code. After that time you are not obligated to remain on duty for anything. Can't get ahold of crew tracking now? Go to a hotel. Go home. Wait for them to work through their stack of broken rotations and call you.

Read all about how that is determined in the live contract on the DALPA website. Language highlighted in green is current language, language highlighted in yellow is future changes.