Commuter Policy
01-20-2017, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tunes
at DL you need 2 flights, in order to be positive spaced on the second one it has to be on delta or delta connection.
One of 2 vexing things here along with iCrew
01-20-2017, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by velosnow
One thing about that is that some folks seem almost afraid to use it, some seem to indicate they'd rather call in sick. The PWA does say it should be used sparingly but what's the use if we can't utilize it on the odd occasion? Or have I not been here long enough to see the big picture?
01-20-2017, 06:13 PM
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At our airline, you need one primary and two separate backups that will all arrive before report time. Also, technically the timing has to be such that it was feasible to try all 3 flights. Eg, if one leaves at 6am and one leaves at 605am, it probably wasn't feasible you could have gotten this second flight if you missed the first. I think we get one freebie a year, a second one can lead to like a warning letter kinda thing. If you miss then it's unpaid and you can rejoin your trip somewhere and do the rest then.
01-21-2017, 05:25 AM
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SKW doesn't have a policy, but the de facto policy is "flexibility".
If you call in honest, and they need you they'll help you get to work and do something with you. If they don't need you, you can do reserve, call off emergency, or chase your trip to the next hub and get back on it.
The benefit to this system is that you're not bound by any commuting rules about numbers of flights, timing, available seats, etc. Calling in honest allows the company to get some work out of you, and you to get some pay.
I imagine if you miss a lot of commutes, they'll want talk about improving your commuting planning.
If you call in honest, and they need you they'll help you get to work and do something with you. If they don't need you, you can do reserve, call off emergency, or chase your trip to the next hub and get back on it.
The benefit to this system is that you're not bound by any commuting rules about numbers of flights, timing, available seats, etc. Calling in honest allows the company to get some work out of you, and you to get some pay.
I imagine if you miss a lot of commutes, they'll want talk about improving your commuting planning.
01-21-2017, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
SKW doesn't have a policy, but the de facto policy is "flexibility".
If you call in honest, and they need you they'll help you get to work and do something with you. If they don't need you, you can do reserve, call off emergency, or chase your trip to the next hub and get back on it.
The benefit to this system is that you're not bound by any commuting rules about numbers of flights, timing, available seats, etc. Calling in honest allows the company to get some work out of you, and you to get some pay.
I imagine if you miss a lot of commutes, they'll want talk about improving your commuting planning.
If you call in honest, and they need you they'll help you get to work and do something with you. If they don't need you, you can do reserve, call off emergency, or chase your trip to the next hub and get back on it.
The benefit to this system is that you're not bound by any commuting rules about numbers of flights, timing, available seats, etc. Calling in honest allows the company to get some work out of you, and you to get some pay.
I imagine if you miss a lot of commutes, they'll want talk about improving your commuting planning.
Looking back it was a pretty good way to do it, though on the other hand having something in a contract does offer protection in the event a chief isn't so accommodating.
01-21-2017, 12:55 PM
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Commuter Policy
ExpressJet has two commuter drop options. And you can also use a commuter drop for ground transportation.
One flight that arrives 15 minutes prior to show time that has at least one seat open, including the JS, at your pass travel classification 36 hours before the flight. You can use this option three times every rolling 12 months. Or the other option is to have two flights. You can use this option unlimitedly. Of course, you don't get paid for any flights missed.
In my opinion, it's always best to have things in writhing in life. This benefits both sides as there is no misunderstanding on what's everyone's expectations. Not having one seems to usually favor one side.
One flight that arrives 15 minutes prior to show time that has at least one seat open, including the JS, at your pass travel classification 36 hours before the flight. You can use this option three times every rolling 12 months. Or the other option is to have two flights. You can use this option unlimitedly. Of course, you don't get paid for any flights missed.
In my opinion, it's always best to have things in writhing in life. This benefits both sides as there is no misunderstanding on what's everyone's expectations. Not having one seems to usually favor one side.
Last edited by Nevjets; 01-21-2017 at 01:12 PM.
01-21-2017, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevjets
ExpressJet has two commuter drop options. And you can also use a commuter drop for ground transportation.
One flight that arrives 15 minutes prior to show time that has at least one seat open, including the JS, at your pass travel classification 36 hours before the flight. You can use this option three times every rolling 12 months. Or the other option is to have two flights. You can use this option unlimitedly. Of course, you don't get paid for any flights missed.
In my opinion, it's always best to have things in writhing in life. This benefits both sides as there is no misunderstanding on what's everyone's expectations. Not having one seems to usually favor one side.
One flight that arrives 15 minutes prior to show time that has at least one seat open, including the JS, at your pass travel classification 36 hours before the flight. You can use this option three times every rolling 12 months. Or the other option is to have two flights. You can use this option unlimitedly. Of course, you don't get paid for any flights missed.
In my opinion, it's always best to have things in writhing in life. This benefits both sides as there is no misunderstanding on what's everyone's expectations. Not having one seems to usually favor one side.
01-22-2017, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
At my previous regional, the requirements to comply with the commuter clause made it impractical in most cases unless you were traveling between two big hubs with multiple airline service.
That's an issue of the actual commuter clause rather than having none in your CBA.
01-23-2017, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by flyguy81
SWA is 1 SWA flight that gets in by report time or 2 OAL flights which get in an hour prior to report.
01-24-2017, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedbird2263
Jetblue's commuter policy mirrors SWA with 1 B6 flight scheduled to arrive at least 1hr before report time or 2 OAL/B6 flights scheduled to arrive anytime before report time and with enough seats available for your applicable standby priority.
He also said the flight scheduling manual (?) makes no mention of commuting with only 1 flight (no backup) as long as it's on JB.
So how does this mirror SW?
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