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5 Things Passengers Don't Know About How Airline Crew Scheduling Actually Works
Pilots operate under a strict set of federal regulations that airlines have to abide by.
United Airlines & AFA Reach "Historic" Tentative Agreement
Union leadership will review the details of the proposed contract next week.
Seniority & Schedules: Do Pilots Have A Say In The Routes They Fly?
A detailed explanation of how seniority impacts a pilot's quality of life.
MySky Launches A New Scheduler Platform For FAA Part 91 Operators
MySky acquired the platform from Satcom Direct.
How Do Scheduling Departments Interact With Pilots?
Crew scheduling has a variety of ways to get in contact with pilots, and will be in touch for many different reasons.
Busy, A Break Or Both: What Do Pilots Do During An Aircraft's Turnaround?
An explanation of how crewmembers spend turn time and the legality of "duty days."
Away For Days At A Time? How Pilots' Trips Are Constructed
Pilots spend anywhere from no nights to weeks at a time away from home. A lot of it depends on whether they fly cargo or people.
To What Extent Do Major US Carriers Pad Their Scheduled Flight Times?
This strategy can help mitigate delays.
Which Rules Dictate Airline Crew Scheduling?
These days computer programs are used for crew scheduling.
Alaska Airlines Pilots Union Shares Negotiations Update
A recent Alaska Pilots Podcast gives cause to believe a deal is near for Alaska Airlines' management and the airline's pilots.
