Positive space to work?
 

With the shortage getting worse, anyone think the regionals will start a positive space to work program? I know most have a commuter clause but thats still pretty stressful. If they bought your ticket to an from work like a lot of the cargo companies I know I'd me more willing to go back to work for them.

Highly doubtful. 9E comes as close as you’re gonna get and my understanding (which is limited) is that they sort of frown on you utilizing the PS second option.

I’d love for the idea but that would cost an incredible amount of money for airlines. Then the WOs mainline pilots would all throw fits about it and demand it.

Regionals don’t own the seats. Need mainline to consider it.

Also, it becomes taxable income if you’re not home based.

Many will buy you up to 4 hotels a month.

9E will positive space you unlimited times now with the new contract (if it’s your SECOND option to get to work). So if you give yourself two options and the first screws you, call up scheduling and they’ll typically positive space you. I’ve only had to do it a few times and never had any problems with it but in the contract we have unlimited 2nd option positive space options.

Don't forget to pay the federal taxes on that.

If they do they need to come up with a similar compensation increase for those who chose to live in base.

That isn't required. The company is paying for a ticket as part of a business expense. My wife travels extensively for work. Do you think she pays taxes on company paid tickets? No.

As far as I know, 9E's positive space program is only on Delta flights, so it really isn't costing the company money unless they have to bump a revenue pax.