Pilot FAQ's; Eastern Air-Shuttle
What makes shuttle flights different than the regular schedule?
Eastern Air-Shuttle flights may be flown at any time
regardless of your current flight assignment. They will also
automatically credit 2 hours to the roster regardless of flight
length.
What gates does Eastern use for the
shuttle?
Boston: A1-A4
La Guardia: Eastern Air-Shuttle Terminal 15-22 (current
USAirways terminal)
Washington: 41-44
What types
of aircraft does the shuttle operate?
Both the 727-225 and A300B4 are used on the
Air-Shuttle. Either aircraft can be used when flying the Shuttle.
How do I
report a shuttle flight?
The Pilot Report (PIREP) has a 'Eastern Air-Shuttle'
option. Selecting this box will have the database automatically
credit the roster for your flight.
Is there a
limit to the number of shuttle flights I can fly?
Yes. We limit our pilots to 4 shuttle flights per
week.
For more
information visit the Pilot Handbook topic on the Air Shuttle
here
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