Members Paying for Hotels and Transportation
Dear Members,
As your Union Executive, we understand the importance of ensuring fair and just working conditions for all our members. Today, we want to address a recurring concern about hotel bookings and transportation arrangements during layovers.
Many of you have reached out expressing valid concerns about not having the funds or even access to a credit card to cover unexpected expenses when the Company fails to arrange for hotel accommodation or transportation. Additionally, there have been expressed worries about the lengthy processing times for reimbursement.
We recognize and share these concerns, and we want to ensure that our members are clear on the following points.
It is not your responsibility to use your personal funds to secure rooms or cover transportation costs on the company's behalf.
In an IROP situation -when approved by the Company- It is an individual Crew Members Choice.
We have taken this route in the past -during IROPs out of necessity, but it is important to emphasize that this practice, while providing a temporary solution, does not address the root issue in the long run.
Using personal funds can inadvertently mask the severity of the problem, and the Company may not fully grasp the challenges faced by our Cabin Crew members. We need to highlight that this is not a sustainable solution and should not be considered an acceptable workaround.
If you have experienced or are currently facing any issues related to hotel bookings or transportation arrangements, please reach out to your Base VP. It is essential for us to collectively advocate for systemic changes that ensure the company consistently fulfills its responsibility to fund its operations, including appropriate arrangements for accommodations and transportation. #Nobandaidsolutions
The Union is actively engaging with the Company to streamline processes, reduce processing times for reimbursement, and implement measures to prevent such oversights in the future. Your well-being and rights as employees are our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in reporting and addressing these issues collectively.