Originally Posted by 60av8tor;[url=tel:3833951

3833951[/url]]Well that does make perfect sense for a personal reason - being a commuter. I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel not provided by the company. And, knock wood, I'll retire that way. As a non-commuter, I'd rather not fund your personal convenience. And that's what that would amount to, in my opinion. We're both able to do our jobs comfortably without the points/credits, but you would be taking $ from my family to make your work experience better.

Some say commuting is a choice. I don't necessarily believe that at all times. What I do believe is that commuting is a benefit that comes with some sacrifices - spouses career, family, lower costs of living, etc. Don't ask me to sacrifice for your benefit.

Originally Posted by kevin18 (Post 3833970)

I’m actually moving to base, will be a 20 minutes from the airport. However, I’d be happy to use those points accrued for vacations. Can hold on to them and get some epic places around the world that would cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Keep in mind that our contracts are for 17k plus people. Parts will benefit you and parts won’t. Every part of the contract costs money from the base pay, if we didn’t have direct contributions we’d have higher pay. Not every part of the contract will benefit each individual.

Originally Posted by KnightNight (Post 3833978)

Then you switch to international and it’s not worth anything. Would never give up hard cash personally for any fringe benefit

Originally Posted by kevin18 (Post 3833970)

I’m actually moving to base, will be a 20 minutes from the airport. However, I’d be happy to use those points accrued for vacations. Can hold on to them and get some epic places around the world that would cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Keep in mind that our contracts are for 17k plus people. Parts will benefit you and parts won’t. Every part of the contract costs money from the base pay, if we didn’t have direct contributions we’d have higher pay. Not every part of the contract will benefit each individual.

Originally Posted by KnightNight (Post 3833978)

Then you switch to international and it’s not worth anything. Would never give up hard cash personally for any fringe benefit

Originally Posted by JTwift (Post 3834020)

guys. I already said why we aren’t getting points. You’re arguing over nothing.
which I guess is pretty typical for this place.

Originally Posted by 60av8tor (Post 3833951)

Well that does make perfect sense for a personal reason - being a commuter. I can't remember the last time I stayed in a hotel not provided by the company. And, knock wood, I'll retire that way. As a non-commuter, I'd rather not fund your personal convenience. And that's what that would amount to, in my opinion. We're both able to do our jobs comfortably without the points/credits, but you would be taking $ from my family to make your work experience better.

Some say commuting is a choice. I don't necessarily believe that at all times. What I do believe is that commuting is a benefit that comes with some sacrifices - spouses career, family, lower costs of living, etc. Don't ask me to sacrifice for your benefit.

Originally Posted by ThumbsUp (Post 3834200)

This same argument could be made for reserve rule improvements. The main difference being the number of commuters >> those on reserve and it would benefit everyone equally.

Originally Posted by JTwift (Post 3833859)

the points thing was explored, but it’s difficult to make work. We block hotels for a whole month, and giving points get legally weird because then it becomes an occupancy thing at the state level.

it’s more difficult than it seems.