UncleSam

Many days the SC list is built by noon - 1 PM. You can tell if it is built by checking the list of available pilots for that day. If you don't see any SC assignments, then they haven't done that yet. If you do see SC assignments and you are not one of them, you can usually count on having LC. They could change it at the last minute, but that is very unusual. Don't know when your last commuter flight is that gets you to base, but you can avoid a commute in the night before if you check for this around noon.

Denny Crane

Brocc,

Plan on having to fly out the night before but do exactly what you did and call scheduling to see if they will slip it to 10am. What's the worst that can happen? They say no and you have to go in the night before like you were planning any way. They say ok and you have another night at home.

FTB,

Congrats and I hope Mrs. FTB is doing well!!!

Denny

iaflyer

Not always true. The Reserve Availability List does list the SC, but only when they update it. Often I've gotten a SC assignment for the next day by 9am, but the RAL doesn't show up with SC until noon or later. It's just when they get around to updating it. I've been assigned SC for the next morning as late the evening before. They only have to give you ten hour notice.

UncleSam

I understand what you are saying, but this question was about SC assignment for your first day on call. CS must put your SC/trip on your line by 3 PM on the last X-day if the start time is before noon. After you start LC then everything you said applies.

iaflyer

True, I'm mixing the times they put the SC on your line. I've also gotten SC put on my line at 2pm. Basically, on your last X day, check your schedule after 3pm, and see what you've got.

sailingfun

There are potentially huge improvements in the airframe. The two isle concept alone would save millions a year in turnaround times. That is why SWA is pushing for it. Boeing can fit a Geared engine on the 737. It requires a bit more engineering then the Airbus but its doable. Will require new main gear and wing box changes. I don't think they will do it however and will go for a all new airframe. The A320 is a draggy airframe even with the improvements. The MD-90 is actually cleaner then the A320 and the 737 NG even with no gear doors is cleaner.

NuGuy

I would say "it depends" on the Hyatt Places. I, too, like the one in RSW, but it is an example of a "new build" hotel, and their staff is pretty on top of things.

Some of the Hyatt Place properties are conversions of older properties, and they are not-so fine tuned. They've tried to upgrade the rooms and facilities, and some have worked out, but others I have stayed at are lacking and the staff was sorta-sorta.

I stayed in one near DFW, as a revenue customer, no less, at it was really pretty uneven across the board. I spoke with the manager the next day, and he sliced a huge chunk off my bill, but still, if you are going to press the high end market, consistency is key, and some of their properties don't quite have it yet.

I used to think that Westins were universally good as well, but I stayed at one a couple of months ago that was just horrible...rooms way below the Westin average, and the staff couldn't give two poops about anything.

Nu

Columbia

There's a Mrs. FTB??? Who woulda thunk.

buzzpat

Don't know why we changed but we did. We are inland. Its a good and bad change. Not as nice a beach location but MUCH more to do in and around the hotel. Free breakfast and happy hour and a killer sushi place around the corner. I like the change personally (and I'm there A LOT).

A caveat, it does suck on cruise ship weekends. Its packed and every cat rancher not wearing a DAL FA uniform is in attendance.

jherk02

Is there anywhere I can look to decode the symbols and abbreviations on the monthly pilot schedule as printed out from iCrew?

Thanks.