From Flight Ops Crew Planning News:

"MAX RESERVE AND RESERVE FULL
Beginning with the December bid period, PWA Section 23 S.2.a.1 becomes effective. Previously, a reserve pilot would not be assigned a rotation that would cause his credit to exceed the ALV. The new language will allow a pilot with whose accumulated monthly block and credit is below the reserve guarantee to be assigned a rotation as long as it does not cause his credit to exceed the ALV plus 15 hours."

I really don't like this part of our PWA. I got two extra days off last month because scheduling maxed me out.

Also, the year-over-year decreases in block hours system wide is a disappointment. I personally have moved up 521 seniority numbers since two years ago, but I have fewer people below me now.

BTW, I jumpseated with an American crew last week and the FO was furious that my 3rd year pay rate exceeded his 12-year pay rate on the Maddog, which will only get wider beginning Jan. 1st. I'm interested to see what American will look like next year.