Originally Posted by
APCLurker
I would think going to the monthy "ae" process NW had (or similar) would enable them to react quicker/quickly to changing conditions. Something that could be of benefit?
Originally Posted by
sailingfun
The company is free to post bids monthly, weekly or even daily under the current contract.
Of course the company is
free to do it, but they don't want to. NWA didn't want to do it either. We had to spend negotiating capital to get our APA (Advance Position Award) system. Previously we had an APE (Advance Position Entitlement) system which was the same nonsense we have now. An APA system requires sophisticated planning, but results in much better QOL for pilots.
Carl