HELP! SWA or Current gig?
12-15-2017, 03:38 AM
#71
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2013
Position: B737 Right
Posts: 80
Originally Posted by BB818
Great points. What is the jumpseat policy in terms of reserving it? Is it first come, first served at the gate or is it seniority based? What’s the policy for commuting in terms of what happens if you can’t get on the flight or if it cancels etc?
I'm not a regular on this forum and I've seen these questions answered more than once. Dig a little.
12-15-2017, 06:05 AM
#74
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Joined APC: Oct 2011
Posts: 374
If you miss your commute scheduling will "work with you" to get you back on your trip. You have no obligation to fly a broken up pairing though. Most times you are better off dropping the whole trip and picking up another one for full pay that reports later.
12-15-2017, 07:18 AM
#75
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Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,443
Originally Posted by Stitches
If you miss your commute scheduling will "work with you" to get you back on your trip. You have no obligation to fly a broken up pairing though. Most times you are better off dropping the whole trip and picking up another one for full pay that reports later.
Is that written anywhere? I know it’s true with FAs but I thought we were at the mercy of scheduling.
My advice - as long as you don’t make it a habit, call in sick. You get paid and sit at home. What a country.
12-15-2017, 07:42 AM
#76
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by e6bpilot
Is that written anywhere? I know it’s true with FAs but I thought we were at the mercy of scheduling.
My advice - as long as you don’t make it a habit, call in sick. You get paid and sit at home. What a country.
My advice - as long as you don’t make it a habit, call in sick. You get paid and sit at home. What a country.
Just as long as you don’t do it on Thanksgiving, Christmas, the 4th of July, or the pairing immediately before or after your vacation. Otherwise you will be subject to internet shaming and a possible call from the CP.
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12-15-2017, 02:02 PM
#77
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Posts: 3,655
Originally Posted by nkbux
Your 40 years old? SWA has NEVER furloughed a Pilot! No decision here go to Southwest and never look back. The money will come
Delta operated for 60+ years before they furloughed.
I hope no one ever furloughs again, but never is a long time.
Before your panties get all wadded up, I don’t think SWA is going to furlough but some day your Mgmt may go to a team that isn’t that adept and things can change fast.
Best of luck to all of us to make it till robots take over.
12-21-2017, 10:28 PM
#80
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Posts: 76
Originally Posted by flyguy81
Would it be a easy or a hard commute? If you’re not happy with the current gig....is that kind of $$$ going to make you happy? Or will you still be miserable but with 
? I’d rather have less cash and be happy personally. You can’t take it with you and life’s too short to be miserable.
? I’d rather have less cash and be happy personally. You can’t take it with you and life’s too short to be miserable.Ain’t this the truth... and it’s why I’m making a career at Allegiant. It’s all about the QOL man! I am trading some money for the extra time at home chillin, playing with kids and watching my bitcoin grow. Since I value time at home, I would probably choose whichever company gave me more of that. But you will have to decide what you value more. $$ can make a lot of things easier too, so just weigh it out. The answer will come.
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