Originally Posted by
DuctOvht
Interesting you read it that way, I didn’t. I’m not sure they’ve put meat on the bones other than to say ‘all LH trips of 3 days or more duration will generate 3 days off’. Have they said anything more about that, that I’ve missed? If not then my take is you would still be entitled to 3 days off after the trip you’ve picked up from OT in your scenario.
Perhaps by picking up OT you will eventually waive your right to the 3 days, but if they’re being put in place to fight fatigue it’s a bit much to then start going against it. It’ll be interesting to see what the final outcome is.
If you swap a 3 day trip to a 4 day trip, thereby giving yourself 2 days off instead of 3, that’s entirely your decision. To then demand 3 days off after the overtime you’ve picked up would be quite comical to say the least.
I’m sure BALPA have already stated that the 3 day MBTR can be waived at roster bidding stage if desired. I think it’s largely being put in place for the benefit of the guys on the 777.