E34: September Contract Implementation Items

Back again with Capt. Shawn Kellett and Capt. Ian Turner of the Scheduling Committee and Capt. Frank Wedding of the Negotiating Committee. The Engage podcast dives into the complexities of contract changes, beginning with rotations reporting on or after August 31, 2023. The crew discusses new scheduling items such as a new, hard-stop PWA Flight Duty Period (FDP) Limit of 13 hours for domestic rotations, including deadhead segments, new consecutive layover restrictions for bid package rotations, and break-in-duty requirements for rotation construction. Frank also explains new PWA language defining “redeye” flights, and if you know what a WOCL is or you fly redeyes, this episode is a must-listen for important changes and PWA protections coming on August 31. Finally, the group explains new Extended Duty Period (EDP) Pay beginning with un-augmented rotations reporting on or after August 31, in which pilots will now be paid on a minute-by-minute basis for duty time extending beyond ten (10) hours. New provisions and more, tune in and Engage. (Recorded August 16, 2023)