Commuting and arriving on time.

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Commuting and arriving on time.

Postby 3WE » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:50 am

FB, DP, Whoever:

So, it sounds like you guys often commute to your job assignments by flying as a passenger.

And, as we all know, there are delays and cancellations.

This has me thinking that there could be some interesting ramifications and ironing:

1) Are there policies on how you are supposed to arrange travel?- or is it 100% up to you and you are expected to show up on time?
-If there aren't policies, are there some guidelines?
2) If you don't show up on time is it frowned upon?...are there genuine consequences if you are late too much?
-What if you made travel arrangements with responsible liberal buffer times and your own airline cancels the flight- any forgiveness.
-What if you are messed over by a competitor's flight?
-What if you cut it close and then there was a delay?
3) Do you ever find the delays frustrating or aggrivating? Do you find a lack of information frustrating...is it more like been there, done that, who gives a crap and give me a pillow to sleep.

Thanks.
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Re: Commuting and arriving on time.

Postby flyboy2548m » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:32 pm

1) Yes.

2) Most carriers have a policy to the effect that if you make an honest effort to make it on time, you're safe.

3) Been there, done that.
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Re: Commuting and arriving on time.

Postby 3WE » Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:25 am

Thanks.
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Re: Commuting and arriving on time.

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