I think we're talking at slightly crossed purposes. I was talking about Ryaniar telling someone that next week they'll be operating from XXXX airport. As I understand it the pilot is then required to position to that base at his own expense and in his own time, ie last day off. Then to get home, if they finish late, they'd have to position on the first of their days off. XXXX airport could be any on the network. Is that correct?
It's slightly different to commuting to your home base as that's to the same place of work every time.
If my company want me to operate from a base other than my own I will be positioned at their expense on the first day of my working week, I may fly after I've positioned depending on allowable FDP. To get back to my home base I will be positioned on my final working day and be at home for all of my days off.