Originally Posted by
TANSTAAFL
Raising ALV's permanently absolutely results in less jobs. Filling of open time after staffing is calculated does not affect staffing. Whether the open time is filled via GS or 1.5X over XX only affects the GS opportunities. ALV's and how open time is filled for premium flying is apples and oranges.
How open time is filled absolutely affects reserve staffing levels. Reserve staffing is calculated mainly by how many hours and duty periods they fly. If all of open time goes to regular line holders you don't need any reserves. Anything that increases the amount of time regular line holders can fly will reduce manning. GS flying also increase reserves required.