Why do I find it all very relevant, well because all of our employers seem to have an aspiration to strive to the lowest common denominator, if an outfit is getting away with something that is saving them money you can bet any other employer must be thinking "would be good if we could do that" and then T&C's come under attack. I liken it to a rampant disease that starts in your little toe can spread very quickly to other parts of the body unless you amputate it or get some very strong medication.
Yes and it gives FR an unfair competitive advantage. If they are positioning as crew they should be getting paid for their time. If they're commuting they should have to pay for their ticket.
Neither of these practices is occurring.