Originally Posted by lavService

I learned something new. I recently flew with an ex chief pilot and was having a similar conversation on how to cover the 3 airports while on reserve with the given scenario. He told me not to worry too much about it. I still feel the intent (although it appears I'm wrong) is to be able to be able to make it to one of the 3 airports in a reasonable amount of time (which for long call would be 12 hours if you're flying in). Those living in PA and sitting short call can make it to EWR in 2 hours but on occasion it will take 4+ hours to make it to JFK. That's another situation that they'll move on to the next reserve to cover a JFK trip. It's NY, I think everyone is just happy you even try to show up. If they start handing out punishments for this guys will certainly bid away from NY even more than they do now. I haven't heard of anyone getting burned for the 12 hour callout.

Originally Posted by sailingfun

This is completely incorrect. Please get a copy of the contract and the scheduling reference guide put out by the union. The exemption applies only to short call not long call.

A long call pilot: a. must be available for contact by Crew Scheduling at any time while on-call. b. must be able to report for an assigned rotation which reports no earlier than 12 hours from the first attempted contact by Crew Scheduling. c. can be converted to short call no earlier than 12 hours from the first attempted contact by Crew Scheduling and will be released from duty during the 12 hours immediately preceding the start of his short call period.

Here is the exemption:
Note: For NYC-based pilots, short-call availability may be measured from the pilot's closest co-terminal (EWR, LGA, JFK), without regard to the actual co-terminal to which he may be required to report. An NYC reserve pilot on short call who is assigned a rotation reporting in EWR will be reimbursed for up to $100 of actual transportation expenses to EWR. For LAX-based pilots, short-call availability is measured from LAX.

Originally Posted by RightSide

Has the company been having issues lately with pilots not being available?

Originally Posted by fishforfun

Have actual proof of this? That someone was out of position?

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano

I doubt very much the pilot who was eventually assigned the trip felt he was “screwed.”

If another pilot is out of position on long/short call, that’s a discussion between him and his CP.

Originally Posted by fishforfun

Sorry but I question the validity of this. With so little info given and after talking with so many guys that don’t understand the reserve system I have a hard time buying it. Could be a bunch of reasons they move to the next guy, especially if they are #2 on the list.

How is this getting screwed?

Originally Posted by sailingfun

A message for pilots sitting reserve. Be where you are supposed to be. If you're on long call be available in 12 hours. If on shortcall be promptly available. You’re not screwing the company when you don’t honor your obligation. You’re screwing your fellow pilots.

Originally Posted by RightSide

Anyone know when the vacation awards usually come out?

Originally Posted by Redbird611

The Crew Resources webpage says that the weeks available for the next round will be posted by the 12th. Since the 11th is a Saturday I'm betting on tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed

Here’s a little thread revival for TLAG which had slid nearly to the bottom of the 2nd page. Seeing as it is a good place to post unsubstantial questions, please permit me to query about the vague nuances of travel companion benefits. Booking flights through TravelNet on Delta and Delta Connection flights is pretty straight forward. However, when I go to Interline Travel, I don’t see my companion included with me and my remaining pass riders. Is there a process to add them or is Interline Travel something travel companions are ineligible to do? Thank you!