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08-07-2014 | 07:39 AM
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But you would (could) benefit equally, were you to bid a trip that begins or ends with a deadhead and then deviate from that deadhead without using the PS pass.
08-07-2014 | 07:57 AM
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08-07-2014 | 08:06 AM
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I'm a commuter, and I understand your position. Personally, I wouldn't argue for that one either.
But the first one (a), I would hope has support from non-commuters as well. Why we lost this from our PWA I don't know. For me, if I'm commuting to reserve I'm not going to be available any sooner than 2 hours after my SC starts anyway. I hope this gets put forth (even though I'm no longer doing reserve). It helps those who are junior in category and can save pilots some money and time away from family without harming anyone.
But the first one (a), I would hope has support from non-commuters as well. Why we lost this from our PWA I don't know. For me, if I'm commuting to reserve I'm not going to be available any sooner than 2 hours after my SC starts anyway. I hope this gets put forth (even though I'm no longer doing reserve). It helps those who are junior in category and can save pilots some money and time away from family without harming anyone.
08-07-2014 | 08:21 AM
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Since I'm not on reserve I hadn't thought of that. (just hope wifi is working)
Good interim measure, but still worth putting the idea forward, IMO.
08-07-2014 | 08:23 AM
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Not a commuter (anymore) but I think this could be really useful for a lot of pilots - taking the stress down and improving QOL.
08-07-2014 | 08:28 AM
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I agree. As long as you present it as cost neutral to the company they might consider it. However, the devil is always in the details. For example, if you took SWA STL-MCO such as in the example listed, how far in advance do you need to inform the company you won't be using their PS dh? If you kept the dh on your line and only cnx'd after you successfully got on the SWA flight, that doesn't do the company much good. That seat wasn't available for sale until the last minute. However, if you cancelled a week out or so, that would make a difference.
08-07-2014 | 08:32 AM
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08-07-2014 | 08:39 AM
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All good points on my idea....good points to be worked into the resolution. Thank you.
08-07-2014 | 08:45 AM
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Hoping to get some help deciding on bidding reserve next month since I have vacation. I am under the impression during vacation months reserve is better then a line....if your looking to get the most bang for the buck!
So for the month of Sept. an RES ALV of 77.45 and there are 31 days so 13 X days for resv. I have one week of vacation in middle of the month...will my X days be reduced b/c of vacation within the month and if so by how much?
I understand rolling thunder and will attempt it but with a lower ALV and slower month it might be difficult.
Just need some direction from someone in the know here...
Thanks
So for the month of Sept. an RES ALV of 77.45 and there are 31 days so 13 X days for resv. I have one week of vacation in middle of the month...will my X days be reduced b/c of vacation within the month and if so by how much?
I understand rolling thunder and will attempt it but with a lower ALV and slower month it might be difficult.
Just need some direction from someone in the know here...
Thanks
08-07-2014 | 08:51 AM
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Besides the OP stated others trying to help him on the other board were flamers. So, as a non commuter ... I'd be like RD about to say yes, but no ... I was sympathetic towards his unique choice but he burned it.
His other point about the 2 hour commute in has already been answered.
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