Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
02-22-2011, 11:37 AM
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This year I was paid $5500 in PerDiem and had $10,148 in expenses according to the IRS. Wrote off $4664 on form 2106 just for layover expenses. Also used Tax Act this year instead of Turbo Tax and filed my federal taxes and two state returns for less than $30....works just as good as Turbo Tax for about $100 less and about $300 less than an accountant who would just use the same program.
02-22-2011, 12:07 PM
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Tsquare could probably give you a better answer but I'll try. (I'm not an LCA)
If it is an OE, chances are slim that they will call you for something different. If either pilot sicks out or can't make it for some reason, you are still there to cover. You are supposed to show up for the trip as normal and then the LCA has the option to release you from the trip or take you along. I don't know about any recovery obligations. I don't think there are any but I'm not sure.
Best thing is to call the union and see what your obligations are.
Denny
If it is an OE, chances are slim that they will call you for something different. If either pilot sicks out or can't make it for some reason, you are still there to cover. You are supposed to show up for the trip as normal and then the LCA has the option to release you from the trip or take you along. I don't know about any recovery obligations. I don't think there are any but I'm not sure.
Best thing is to call the union and see what your obligations are.
Denny
Yup this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Some things you can be released in advance, and if that is the case, skeds will usually do it. If that is not the case, you have to show up, and the LCP can release you. Why Nu wouldn't want to go on the rotation with me is baffling.
02-22-2011, 12:14 PM
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I download my Time Card each month and then the Flight Time Log for each trip and save them into Microsoft One Note. Takes less than 5 minutes once per month and gives you a record of your layovers plus flight time. In January during a long layover when it is snowing outside and your tired of watching Glenn Beck, download the Meals and Entertainment spreadsheet from the IRS site and spend about 30 minutes inputing the expenses for each layover. Add it up, plug it into Tax Act and your done for free.
This year I was paid $5500 in PerDiem and had $10,148 in expenses according to the IRS. Wrote off $4664 on form 2106 just for layover expenses. Also used Tax Act this year instead of Turbo Tax and filed my federal taxes and two state returns for less than $30....works just as good as Turbo Tax for about $100 less and about $300 less than an accountant who would just use the same program.
This year I was paid $5500 in PerDiem and had $10,148 in expenses according to the IRS. Wrote off $4664 on form 2106 just for layover expenses. Also used Tax Act this year instead of Turbo Tax and filed my federal taxes and two state returns for less than $30....works just as good as Turbo Tax for about $100 less and about $300 less than an accountant who would just use the same program.
02-22-2011, 12:54 PM
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02-22-2011, 12:55 PM
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02-22-2011, 01:23 PM
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Question... I have a rotation tomorrow that shows up on my monthly schedule a number after it, ( like this .2399 2). Can't find anything on the rotation that explains the number 2. Any ideas?
02-22-2011, 01:33 PM
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Hey, if anybody wants to non-rev to Tokyo, now is the time. DTW-HND started up a couple of days ago. So far, the loads look pretty dismal.
02-22-2011, 01:49 PM
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The number after the 4-digit rotation just means that the other crew members are on a different rotation. Usually means that you are picking up the rotation at a mid-point. You can pull up the rotation in iCrew and then check the pilots assigned under "Preflight" by using the first flight number in the rotation. That way you can see who you are flying with and what their rotation does.
02-22-2011, 01:50 PM
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Heyas,
Noticed an "L" before the flight numbers in my next rotation display. Turns out there is OE going on, and I'm probably going to get the boot off my rotation.
What are the chances scheds will call with the new plan before I have to commute (prior to 12 hours out from report)?
Since it's a morning trip, I go up the night before, so I'll have to spend the night no matter what.
Nu
Noticed an "L" before the flight numbers in my next rotation display. Turns out there is OE going on, and I'm probably going to get the boot off my rotation.
What are the chances scheds will call with the new plan before I have to commute (prior to 12 hours out from report)?
Since it's a morning trip, I go up the night before, so I'll have to spend the night no matter what.
Nu
02-22-2011, 01:57 PM
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While I'm shaking it off, thanks for the info. This really didn't sound like what I read in the WSC, but I will take your word for it.
Nu
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