I talked about this at the union meeting and talked to the reps. There is nothing wrong with flying the line and the FSM. I don't know why pilots are thinking this way? This is your opinion which is fine but lacks any credibility or truth. Not sure why some pilots have this thought process and not of what we actually have in the FSM already?

I'm just trying to clarify. Another reason It's important to stay involved and go to meetings . I hope this helps

Eh, the guy asked my opinion... I gave it. Do what you want.
Different strokes for different folks.
Tailwinds

I appreciate your posts. I usually have nothing to add since I am always late to the party......lol

No per diem during training. $26 a day, use-it-or-lose-it money in their cafeteria. Which brings me to this question: what can I write off as per diem difference on my taxes? Anyone know?


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Meals and incidentals is 59 according to the guberment but as always ask your tax advisor. Dunno if that 26 allowance would count as per diem or not.

How far does 26 bucks go in their cafeteria?

You will be able to eat 3 squares and have plenty of snacks, candy bars, and gatorades in your room and drawers

On first year reserve your per diem is not likely to be that much (at least in my case it wasn't, especially with day trips and sitting.) So when it came to taxes I opted not to pay for the FLICA accounting. It would have been a wash for me. Wasn't worth the hassle in my personal case. Second year? There's probably a benefit but not a windfall. In the realm of most creative tax methods, I flew with one captain that started a "church" so that he could shield his income from taxes. Amen, I guess?

Still prefer the Staybridge with a full kitchen. I purchased raw ingredients on Day 1, cooked 6 weeks worth of food and tossed it in the freezer. About $400 out of pocket. We got the $2500 a month last year, so I came out a little ahead.

That's what I'm thinking until I hold a line or start flying a little more on reserve.

Amen.. gotta love it.....