Since you sound like a Rachel Maddow kind of guy...Why do you watch FOX News Channel? Is it just because they have triple the ratings of all other news combined?

Carl

 

Looks like the old NWA commuting policy is officially back.

 

Being unfamiliar, is it better or worse? And what is it?

 

Good news, but source?

 

Call Beck a crackhead all you want.. and in some cases, I might even agree with you.. but the libs have Bill Mahr. nuff said.

 

To: All Pilots
Date: February 17, 2011
Re: Unable to Commute Policy
In an effort to maintain schedule integrity while understanding the needs of our significant commuter pilot population, Flight Operations is introducing a new policy replacing the Call in Honest program contained in FOM 11.5.1. This “Unable to Commute” policy (outlined on next page) was developed to mutually benefit the Company and our pilots and will assist a pilot traveling to work who, on occasion, encounters operational difficulties. For many, commuting is a personal lifestyle choice, but the anxiety level can still be significant. This policy is designed to relieve some of the stress involved for the pilot while maintaining a high degree of operational reliability for the Company.
Sound planning should always be the norm for each commute; therefore, individual use of this policy is anticipated to be rare. Rare is defined as a few times during a pilot’s career. This policy is not intended to replace the need for a realistic commuting plan, which includes planning for contingencies. Commuters must allot additional time for travel delays and consider alternative modes of transportation (to include driving when warranted). Commuters must also anticipate conditions that might affect their ability to get to work. From rapidly changing weather to high or erratic passenger loads, every pilot knows constant monitoring of intended travel plans is necessary to effectively commute. Recognizing additional risks and mitigating their effects must also be a part of the plan.
This new policy will be a significant benefit to a large number of our pilots and should not be taken for granted. So, a pilot choosing a plan that requires use of this policy too frequently should expect to formally review his commuting strategy with his Chief Pilot. Additionally, should the administration of this policy or the impact to the business become too burdensome, Flight Operations will review and amend the policy as appropriate.
Flight Ops leadership is confident that this policy will ensure the operation is protected while maintaining a focus on sound business decisions and allowing our Company to thrive in a highly competitive environment. These policy changes become effective on 17 February 2011 and will be incorporated in the next FOM revision.
Fly Safe,
Jim
Unable to Commute Policy
The Policy was developed as a mutually beneficial program for pilots and the Company. The program’s purpose is to maintain schedule integrity for the Company by assisting a pilot traveling to work who encounters operational difficulties such as, but not limited to: weight restricted flights, cancellations, mechanical delays and IROPS.
Pilots assume responsibility for arriving at their domicile in sufficient time and with adequate rest in accordance with the governing rules and regulations, prior to beginning scheduled duty. This policy is intended to recognize that prudent planning can, on rare occasions, be foiled by unforeseen circumstances. It is not intended to solve problems caused by poor planning. The policy was implemented to provide assurance of positive space transportation to a pilot’s scheduled or assigned duty.
Prudent planning is defined as having primary and back-up flights that are scheduled to arrive at a pilot’s base at a reasonable time before his scheduled report. Prudent planning also dictates that a pilot take into account seat and/or jumpseat availability, weather, and special events when commuting to work. The issuance of positive space transportation will only be provided to the airport of a pilot’s assigned duty.
In order to avail himself of this policy, the pilot must have listed and checked-in for either the cockpit jumpseat (on-line or off-line) or a cabin seat for the primary flight.
If the pilot is not boarded on the primary flight:
• The pilot will notify Crew Scheduling at 1-800-DAL-CREW (1-800-325-2739).
• The pilot will provide the crew scheduler with the flight number of the primary and the back-up flight.
• The scheduler will verify that the pilot was listed for the primary flight and that both flights were scheduled to have arrived at a reasonable time before his scheduled report.
• The back-up flight must be a Delta mainline flight or a DCI carrier.
• Crew Scheduling will create a jumpseat reservation, if available, or create a positive space (PS) reservation for a flight that is scheduled to arrive prior to the pilot’s scheduled report.
o Note: The scheduler must be able to make the PS reservation prior to actual aircraft boarding for the intended flight.
• Positive space transportation for a flight that is scheduled to arrive prior to the pilot’s scheduled report will be provided regardless of reserve coverage.
In the event that the back-up flight will not arrive prior to report:
• Crew Scheduling may make a reasonable attempt to deadhead the pilot (no pay or credit) to join the rotation with no rotation guarantee.
o Pilots who must deadhead to join a rotation as a result of this policy are not subject to PWA Sections 8 F. and 16 D.1.
• If Crew Scheduling elects not to deadhead the pilot to join the rotation, the pilot will be removed from the rotation via personal drop (no pay or credit).
o Once released, the pilot is free to pick up or be assigned a trip through the normal scheduling process.
Should the rules and regulations governing commuting policy (flight time/duty time) be amended, the Company will review this policy.

 

the NWA policy was leaps and bounds better and its back! This is great news!

 

Just got it via email, good news.

Next up, we have a policy that conflicts with the pwa. Hope nobody starts confusing the two on the skeds side.

 

You are using the word "news" rather loosely, aren't you Carl?

 

Rachel Maddow


Or Fox News girls and lawyer like Megyn Kelly:


Sorry, was that too big?

How about Jane Skinner?



^^ married to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.