Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1691015)

You are. I am too. Both my sons speak the same way.

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1690957)

...your scope negotiations have been more effective than ours. Management is complying with yours; ours not so much.

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1690800)

Ultimately, they went along with what I decided, which delayed the flight the next morning by over 3 hours. But I got the impression they were doing that based on my assessment that I wouldn't be rested for the flight any earlier than that and NOT based on the 8 hour sleep opportunity specified in FAR 117. I did write an ASR on the situation and never heard anything back from it.

It appears there is some difference in interpretation on some of the rules in play here. (Although with this particular rule, I don't see how it's open to any interpretation as it is very clearly worded.) Anyway, word to the wise, be careful out there. It's one thing to do what you can to help the company out within the context of our contract (which I am more than willing to do in most situations) but it's quite another thing to violate an FAR.

Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1690759)

It would be nice if we had a DALPA scheduling expert available on speed dial, 24/7 to ask for direction when these situations develop. It never seems to happen between 9-5, M-F, only after hours, and usually on a weekend! :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Mesabah (Post 1690973)

ALPA would never survive a regional - mainline merger.

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1691047)

To hear some of my Captains speak, ALPA allowed Delta to merge with Northwest.

Originally Posted by Alan Shore (Post 1691038)

I agree that would be great, but for the record, they're now available M-F 8-8.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1690792)

I've had the Samsung Galaxy. I was less than impressed.

Originally Posted by TheManager (Post 1690694)

...the duty pilot is of no help. His job is to take your statement if you punch out. You will talk to him.

Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1691060)

Alan, are you talking about the DALPA scheduling guys, or LEC reps, or both? Can I call the DALPA office after 5pm and get someone to answer?