Did you know that there is absolutely NO quarterly flying requirement in meeting the yearly 480 requirement? Just as to today, you DO NOT have to fly any set amount in a quarter when working to achieve the yearly flying requirement of 480 for benefits. There is no flying requirement to retain employment.

ANC Roadshow 12/9/14 Q&A Afternoon Session

 

Section 3 – Scope

Q: The 2% of managers, is that the cap?

A: Yes.

 

Section 8 – Hours of Service

Q: How is block-in determined?

A: The parking brake must be set and the first aircraft door being opened to officially be “blocked in”.

 

Q: Will all mid-con layovers go away?

A: No, there will still be layovers. Planes will still need to RON.

 

Q: Will we lose ANC-ORD layover?

A: This is not a contractual change. Pairings can always rotate to other bases. There are no guarantees.

 

Section 9 – Junior Available

Q: So Crew Scheduling won’t call us at home anymore?

A: Correct.

 

Q: If you prefer off a day in PBS, can Crew Scheduling fly you on that day off?

A: Yes. However, if you are awarded a trip on the day you prefer off and drop the trip and do not replace flying on that day then you cannot be Junior Assigned.

 

Q: How early can you be Junior Assigned?

A: The day prior to the Junior Assignment.

 

Q: If I am contacted for a Junior Assignment prior to my 15 minute debrief ending am I required to accept the assignment?

A: Yes.

 

Section – Scheduling

Q: In 5 years, could 4k sequences be as high as 50% pairings?

A: No, there would have to be enough cities that qualify with the very specific parameters.

 

Q: Could Hawaii ever qualify for a 4k trip?

A: No, Hawaii does not qualify as it is more than 2000 miles each way.

 

Q: Will the company consult AFA adding new cities that would qualify for 4k?

A: There is no language to support a requirement to consult AFA, However, AFA will be aware of new potential 4k routes.

 

Q: Can I ASAP on a 4k because I am fatigued?

A: You can however it would have to be accepted based on the ASAP criteria and could be determined on a case by case basis.

 

Q: At what time could a Reserve be forced a 4k pairing?

A: 3 hours prior to departure (2 hours prior to check-in).

 

Q: If a Lineholder is offered and accepts a 4k sequence will they be paid the 1.5x premium?

A: No, the 4k 1.5x premium is for Reserves who are forced to fly the sequence.

 

Section 11 – Reserve

Q: What is self-assigning?

A: If you are on reserve you will be able to self-assign trips from Open Time or Airport Standby. Self-assigned trips must be exact match to your block days and call type.

 

Q: Will Airport Standby also be in Open Time?

A: Yes, however you can only pick up within your call type. You can also trade Airport Standby assignment with another Reserve on Airport Standby. Reserves can also trade trips once assigned.

 

Q: Is the go around credit improved for Reserves?

A: Yes, it is now the same application as for a Lineholder.

 

Section 12 – Open Time

Q: What is the difference between a TO vs TX code?

A: TO you can do a straight drop into Open Time and TX is a trade of day for day or greater.

 

Q: Are the TO/CP/SL/CB/UB etc… codes able to be seen on the trips?

A: Yes.

 

Section 14 – Vacation

Q: Does vacation count toward my 480 credit for my vacation accrual?

A: No.

 

Section 16 – Sick Leave

Q: Does Sick Leave Reserve Make Up reduce my points?

A: No. This is not a point reduction tool. It is a rapid accrual system to restore your sick bank.

 

Q: Can you still call in well and do I have to sit reserve?

A: Yes, you can still call in well. No you are not required to accept a reserve block. There is no change to this provision.

 

Section 21 – Compensation

Q: Why did we go with a signing bonus vs retro?

A: We tried for retro but were unable to achieve it.

 

Q: If I work a turn worth 4 TFP will I get paid 4 TFP or 5 TFP for the trip?

A: With Minimum Pay Rules, (ADPG) you will be credited 5 TFP if flown, 4 TFP if you call in sick.

 

Q: How many years can they go back on the 480 look-back?

A: They need to go back as far as necessary to get a full 12 months even if it means looking back several years.

 

Section 32 – Attendance

Q: If I take a staffing leave in January will it preclude me from record improvement?

A: No, leaves will no longer automatically preclude you from record improvement.

 

Q: Can I now use my quarterly point reduction prior to using bank points?

A: Yes. In today’s application bank points are automatically deducted and if you use your quarterly point reduction your bank points deducted and not restored. With TA2 you gain bank point protections and can now use your quarterly point reduction prior to using your bank points.

 

 

 

ANC Roadshow 12/9/14 Q&A Morning Session

Section 3 – Scope
Q: Do managers get to choose their flights?
A: Ron Calvin will be choosing the flights.

Q: How much advance notice will we have for management flying?
A: The day prior however there is no contractual requirement to give notice.

Q: Prior to management flying to prevent a cancellation do they have to JA and go through all reserves first?
A: Yes, in the sense that in order for a flight to be in jeopardy of cancellation there can be no Flight Attendants available to take the flight. Management cannot fly simply to minimize JA or retain Reserves.

Section 8 – Hours of Service
Q: Will all our mid con layovers become turns?
A: No, there will still be layovers. Planes will still need to RON.

Q: If a CSA meets the plane and tells you to pre-board is that considered sufficient notification?
A: Yes, however the pre-board must start within your 15 minute debrief period.

Q: With the 15 minute debrief would ANC get the PDX turn back?
A: Yes, it would be possible with the new debrief time.

Section 9 – Junior Available
Q: If I get rid of my 4 day trip am I protected for the whole 4 days?
A: Yes, as long as you don’t replace flying on those days you have immunity.

Q: If Crew Scheduling calls you on a day that you drop do you have to accept the assignment?
A: CS can’t call to JA you on a day that you dropped.

Q: Can they JA a reserve?
A: No, Reserves cannot be Junior Assigned.

Section 10 – Scheduling
Q: Do the 10% open up more flying to the other bases?
A: Yes, it would potentially lock flying into other bases.

Q: What flying is considered to be the “5%” of pairings? How is the 5% calculated?
A: The 5% is of overall system wide pairings.

Q. Will all of our long turns go away – now we have 100% of those and now it looks like they will go to SEA and PDX.
A. No – one cannot think of it as the turns live in one base – the flying moves around the system. The :15 debrief creates the ability for mid-con turns to be available year-round.

Q: How did the 90%-10% split happen?
A: The company wanted all flying to be in one base. The NC negotiated a portion of the flying to be mixed and distributed into all bases to make it fair and equitable.

Section 11 – Reserve
Q: As a Lineholder if I pick up one reserve day from a Reserve would I be an ER?
A: Yes, either PM or AM you would be converted to ER.

Q: As a Lineholder picking up a reserve day would I automatically go to the top of the list?
A: As a Lineholder you are automatically put to the bottom of the LTFA.

Section 12 – Open Time
Q: If the day is open can I drop or trade a trip?
A: Yes, as long as there is a slot open the day will be considered open. When all slots are full the day will change to “limited”.

Q: When will Open Time go into effect if the TA passes?
A: August 2015

Q: How will we know if a trip in OT is being offered at a premium by crew scheduling?
A: Premium OT trips will have a different specific code attached so FAs will be able to identify Premium OT trips.

Section 14 – Vacation
Q: Do you have to work the full 480 to receive your full vacation credit toward your health benefits?
A: The 480 for insurance is a soft 480 credit. Your full annual YOS vacation accrual counts toward your 480 to retain health insurance.

Section 16 – Sick Leave
Q: If you didn’t have enough SL to cover your trip and do Sick Leave RS Make Up, how much sick leave gets restored to your bank?
A: Only the amount drawn from your SL bank will be restored at a 1:1 rate. Any additional Worked TFP would be credited at a 10:1 The FA would be paid for the excess Worked TFP, including the RS premium.

Q: Who does Sick Leave Reserve Make Up help? Why would anyone want to do that?
A: Everyone. Especially those wanting to maintain a particular amount of SL in their bank. If a FA is returning from leave or a new hire it can be hard to build up your SL bank. Sick Leave RS Make Up is a rapid accrual at 1:1 vs the standard accrual of 10:1.

Letter of Agreement #6 – Implementation
Q: When will the New Year’s Day holiday pay go into effect?
A: January 1, 2015

No.  All provision are the same as current book.  If a FA calls in well, Crew Scheduling may offer the following options and if the FA agrees, they may:

1. Pick up their sequence at a SIP

2. Receive a Like Sequence

3. Sit Reserve

4. Remain off duty for the remainder of the sequence and be paid SL.

However, the difference is that under TA2, if you elect to sit Reserve, a line holder will by default be the last to fly within their call type and days of availability.  If the line holder would prefer they can opt in to the LTFA list.

 

PDX Roadshow Q&A 12/8/14

Afternoon Session

 

Section 3 – Scope

 

Q: Do Managers have to be in our uniform?

 

A: No, it isn’t specifically stated that they are required to wear a uniform.

 

Q: Will it be announced that a supervisor is on board the flight?

 

A: It is an option available to the crew.

 

Q: Why don’t they hire only our Flight Attendants to be inflight supervisors?

 

A: Flight Attendants can apply when a position becomes open as an inflight supervisor.

 

Q: Do they have to go through the reserve list and attempt to JA before using a manager to avoid a cancelation?

 

A: Yes, they have to utilize all other options before using a manager to avoid a cancelation.

 

Q: Do supervisors who fly get paid per diem?

 

A: No, they don’t receive per diem, however they can submit receipt for meals. Flight Attendants don’t submit receipts because we receive per diem.

 

 

Section 8 – Hours of Service

 

None Asked

Section 9 – Junior Availability and Premium OT

 

Q: If scheduling called and left a message on your hotel room phone, but you didn’t check it, are you still on the hook to call when you return to duty?

 

A: No, you were not aware and never knew they were trying to contact you.

 

Q: Can scheduling still call me at home to junior assign me?

 

A: No, you can’t be junior assigned if contacted once you’re off duty.

 

Section 10 – Scheduling

Q: Can a base not have any 4k pairings for a given month?

 

A: Yes, but contractually it most be rotated to all bases. Practically speaking, based on conversations with Crew Planning, they intend to lock a percentage of that flying into the each of those domiciles every month. Example, they may take the SEA-DTW sequence and lock the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday departures to LAX, Thursday, Friday to ANC, and Saturday, Sunday to SAN. This will fulfill the rotation requirement and not push flying out of each domicile.

 

Section 11 – Reserve

 

Q: Can I pick up out of domicile reserve days?

 

A: No. Same as current book.

 

Q: If I am a PM reserve, can I self assign to an AM trip?

 

A: No. You must self-assign within your call type and availability.

 

Q: Will this have an impact on the number of Crew Scheduling jobs with FAs being able to self assign?

 

A: There is not an impact anticipated, but staffing in all departments is decided by management.

 

Section 12 – Exchange of Sequences

 

Q: If trips are coded TO, can I trade based on day of departure only?

 

A: Yes, even if the day is limited, you may trade based on date of departure only.

 

Q: If the day is limited, can I drop my trip into OT?

 

A: No. You can only drop a trip if the day is open.

 

Q: Can I continue to trade my trips with OT all month long?

 

A: Yes subject to the net 40 TFP.

 

Q: Is there another company using this OT trading program today?

 

A: No.

 

 

 

Section 14 – Vacation

 

Q: If you fly an average of 40 tfp a month for the year, not including sick and vacation, will you get your full vacation for the next year?

 

A: Yes, 480 tfp not including sick leave and vacation are required for full vacation the following year.

 

Section 16 – Sick Leave and On the Job Injury

 

Q: What happens if you pick up a sick leave makeup day and you don’t get called out.

 

A: Your sick leave bank will be credited 5tfp.

 

Q: Can I be given “A” position on a sick leave makeup day?

 

A: Yes, you may be given any position sitting reserve for your sick leave makeup day.

 

Section 21 – Compensation

 

Q: Does sick leave count towards the Quarterly Productivity Premium (QPP)?

 

A: No, only worked TFP counts (excludes sick leave and vacation)

 

Q: Am I precluded from the QPP if I call out sick in the quarter?

 

A: Calling out sick does not preclude you from achieving the QPP.

 

 

Section 22 – Expenses

 

None Asked

 

Section 23 – Insurance

 

Q: What is the worst case scenario for the amount we pay for insurance?

 

A: A 15% increase per year.

 

Q: Is there a calculation you can use to determine the increases for Kaiser, I only see PPO?

 

A: Starting with 2016 you can add 15%, then in 2017 add 15%, in 2018 add 15%, and in 2019 add 15%. After 2019 the amount is frozen. This is the worst case scenario.

Q: What are our insurance provisions based on?

 

A: The actual provisions of our insurance coverage are based on what the pilots negotiate in their contract.

 

Section 27 – General Association

 

None Asked

 

Section 32 – Attendance Policy

 

None Asked

 

Random:

 

Q: Does the National Mediation Board (NMB) have control over canceling mediation dates?

 

A: Yes, they are given full authority to dictate when a mediation date is schedule, and full authority to cancel or move dates.

 

Q: Is there a monthly minimum?

 

A: There isn’t a monthly minimum, however if you don’t have any paid time in the month your vacation accrual for the following year will be reduced by 1/12 (same application as current contract).

 

Q: Did our Negotiating Committee ask for full retro pay at the table?

 

A: Yes full retro pay was asked for prior to the first TA, and during mediation before the second TA. We did not achieve this.