In theory (as per OM text) the DP starts at 90 min prior to dep and FDP at 60 min before. However this clearly contradicts our CLA. This is approve by our CAA however (one of the areas where countries within Europe differ). Our union has made it clear that if this is to be enforced, we will take both the airline and the CAA to Court and settle the issue there, as this is believed to contradict local employment legislation and is very unclear in the locally issued Subpart Q.
One thing I have never understood is why some companies have different check-in times for short-haul and long-haul. I fly both, same check in time, no problem (why would it be?).
When you are at work, you are at work.
