Not so long ago...In a galaxy far far away.
So Capt. D-bag arranges a contractually non- compliant van ride for the last day of our 10 day (insert sarcasm here) trip. Although he does not directly inform me of this, I discover that he intends to have the crew on a van that departs the hotel 1 hour and 30 minutes before our scheduled departure. (One hour is contract compliant) Since I can look out my window and see the terminal building, I call the company and imform them that I will not be leaving on that van and will leave on the next one. In the morning I receive a call from the hotel clerk saying the crew is looking for me. I asked her to inform the Captain that I will depart the hotel in a contractually compliant manner. When I arrive at the gate early I see D-bag in the jetway
D-bag: Oh! you made it!
Me: Why wouldn't I, I can see the terminal from my hotel window.
D-bag: I informed you on what van we were going to take.
Me: No you didn't. But it doesn't matter, I wasn't going to take a van not in compliance with our contract.
D-bag: The flight attendants heard me.
Me: It doesn't matter, what's that got to do with anything?
D-Bag: Well, I guess we need to have your hearing checked.
Me: Are you implying I am unfit to fly?
D-Bag: (Enraged) That's it! I've had enough!. Do you want off this trip!? Because I'll call the Chief Pilot and have you removed!
Me: You can do whatever you want to do.
D-bag: That's it! You are off the trip! I'm calling right now!
Me: Knock yourself out. Just curious, are you going to tell him you want me off the trip because I showed up on time.
D-Bag: You're being argumentative! I can't work with you...you're gone.
Me: Go ahead man...roll the dice. Should I go ahead and call my union rep?
So Capt. D-bag arranges a contractually non- compliant van ride for the last day of our 10 day (insert sarcasm here) trip. Although he does not directly inform me of this, I discover that he intends to have the crew on a van that departs the hotel 1 hour and 30 minutes before our scheduled departure. (One hour is contract compliant) Since I can look out my window and see the terminal building, I call the company and imform them that I will not be leaving on that van and will leave on the next one. In the morning I receive a call from the hotel clerk saying the crew is looking for me. I asked her to inform the Captain that I will depart the hotel in a contractually compliant manner. When I arrive at the gate early I see D-bag in the jetway
D-bag: Oh! you made it!
Me: Why wouldn't I, I can see the terminal from my hotel window.
D-bag: I informed you on what van we were going to take.
Me: No you didn't. But it doesn't matter, I wasn't going to take a van not in compliance with our contract.
D-bag: The flight attendants heard me.
Me: It doesn't matter, what's that got to do with anything?
D-Bag: Well, I guess we need to have your hearing checked.
Me: Are you implying I am unfit to fly?
D-Bag: (Enraged) That's it! I've had enough!. Do you want off this trip!? Because I'll call the Chief Pilot and have you removed!
Me: You can do whatever you want to do.
D-bag: That's it! You are off the trip! I'm calling right now!
Me: Knock yourself out. Just curious, are you going to tell him you want me off the trip because I showed up on time.
D-Bag: You're being argumentative! I can't work with you...you're gone.
Me: Go ahead man...roll the dice. Should I go ahead and call my union rep?