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CincoDeMayo 01-22-2022 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by symbian simian (Post 3357813)
i stand corrected, let me know where to send the keys. It’s cool that it doesn’t happen often, but there’s no need for it to ever happen.
If they need less reserves they could let reserves drop days (with restrictions, outside only, minimum block 4, only if grid is blue, with blue being green plus a number to protect the lineholders aso). If they need more reserves, they already have the option of putting reserve days in open time, (and they can (should be able to) offer them at premium). Definitely no need to Jack around after final schedule is published. And if it is that rare, the company should give it up without it costing us anything.

Just leave it in the employee lot, I’ll take the Miata next time I’m in town

symbian simian 01-22-2022 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo (Post 3357824)
Just leave it in the employee lot, I’ll take the Miata next time I’m in town


It’s the pink one at the bottom, but I park in the DL employee lot.

SSlow 01-22-2022 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by dualinput (Post 3357715)
Why lucrative for line holders and not rsv

Lineholders can fix their schedule to up the chances of a x/y list call.

dualinput 01-22-2022 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by SSlow (Post 3357881)
Lineholders can fix their schedule to up the chances of a x/y list call.

I guess, but I’ve taken more premium on rsv than as a line holder. Much easier to take that short notice cheddar when you’ve been sitting at home on rsv than when you just got home from a four day as a line holder

Stomper 01-22-2022 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by dualinput (Post 3357889)
I guess, but I’ve taken more premium on rsv than as a line holder. Much easier to take that short notice cheddar when you’ve been sitting at home on rsv than when you just got home from a four day as a line holder

While there is some risk of not exceeding your awarded line value, dropping your entire Summer schedule and waiting for the phone to ring for X/Y can be quite lucrative.

Chimpy 01-22-2022 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by Stomper (Post 3357907)
While there is some risk of not exceeding your awarded line value, dropping your entire Summer schedule and waiting for the phone to ring for X/Y can be quite lucrative.

careful, that will go away just like RSV drops

SSlow 01-22-2022 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by dualinput (Post 3357889)
I guess, but I’ve taken more premium on rsv than as a line holder. Much easier to take that short notice cheddar when you’ve been sitting at home on rsv than when you just got home from a four day as a line holder

Sure, but don't forget we're talking about summer flying. Not sure which base you're in, but in FLL there isn't much sitting at home for reserves during the summer months. Factor in Miami this year and it will be very interesting.

Andy 01-22-2022 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by NKSpilot (Post 3357227)
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Anyone has got to realize that there is a really good reason why those vacancies are available or going junior unless the current 13,000 pilots are all stupid which I find hard to believe.

WB FO normally goes senior to NB CA. However, a lot of countries essentially lock up flight crews in their hotel rooms for their entire time off. You can only leave the room if you smoke; I've been told that a lot of WB crews have taken up smoking.
Imagine going to Sydney and being locked in your hotel room for 40 hours with a guard outside of it. And your meals left at the door.

Once everything goes back to normal, you won't see WB FO going junior. And while some talk about how bad WB reserve is, I spent a decent amount of time on WB reserve as a commuter. It wasn't bad. I'd still be doing it if it paid as much as NB CA.

GrumpyCaptain 01-22-2022 04:58 PM

I’ll still take that Sydney overnight over a 10-16 hour stay in an airport hotel….msy, stl, ect…

CincoDeMayo 01-22-2022 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by GrumpyCaptain (Post 3358143)
I’ll still take that Sydney overnight over a 10-16 hour stay in an airport hotel….msy, stl, ect…

Haha. That’s because Grumpy Captain never leaves his room anyways.


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