My understanding of the Airbus rosters this month is that
they where delayed due to fitting in the 340-500. As it's not going to JFK in the near future it's got to go somewhere
and it needs crews. For sector building in training its apparently going to do AUH-MCT-AUH, which would be fun.
Taking a long haul aircraft on that short a flight. Anyway scheduling has had a tough time with it. NB is apparently not doing the Bus scheds anymore so hopefully a change for the better.
Pinkus as to pay, we normally get it the last thursday of the month, but thats just a nicety. It is not due till the end of the month so you cant count on it or get PO'd because it's not actually due till tomorrow.