Originally Posted by
Curry Goat
This is being over complicated here, as usual. If we show up with a firm ticket to get back to dubai and they say there is no room, but for a jumpseat, then halas, back to the hotel/home/whatever. If however, we are returning on a non firm ticket, I think that the
js gives us an out, rather than a visit to the office
You are oversimplifying it Goaty. A confirmed CAT C is often used when the person needs to travel at that particular time (not later) for an important reason (not being late for the next duty, or desperately trying to leave this sh1t hole for some time away), and that's why we pay a premium for it. If the company decides to play tricks for financial gain (at our expense) then that is the problem.
And to correct your statement, if we show up with a confirmed ticket and they say there is no room, then that gives us an out rather than a visit to the office. If we are returning on a non firm ticket, then clear your personal schedule for tea and biscuits with someone you don't want to see.