Originally Posted by
EWR73FO
This is a HUGE hit for the CAL pilots. Losing our current trip trading system to this system is just as bad as the current CAL reserve system. Once lost, we will never get this back. I consider this a monster concession. My four corners for a good contract have now become what are the four holes for this POS.
Before characterizing this change as bad things for CAL pilot, it's worth talking to Union or attending a road show. I don't know if it's good or bad, as I haven't really looked into it. I can see where it could potentially be a big help for CAL pilots in two areas:
1. Currently, if you aren't able to be a computer at the precise second that the trip trade window opens, you are essentially hosed. The looks like it would allow you put in trade preferences and allow a seniority based system find a solution.
2. Currently, after the initial window opens, you can forget about trading away days off.
Perhaps this system will address both of these. I'm going to get the facts before I condemn it.