get out your dictionary out before posting
Let him who is without blame .... Check what you have written yourself. Grammar is not a strong point either.
24 years of aviation experience as what? Correspondent for "Flight"?
"Flyers" and ATC don't make anything out of it. The first may get a contribution to fuel costs and expenses, the latter work it as part of their roster, at the most get time off in lieu. (although you may be right about Niknak - he has most angles covered.)