So being new to all of this, I have a few questions:

If I am awarded a position available per the vacancy bid (LAX 737 FO for example), and I am already trained on the equipment (current position is EWR 737 FO), what date would I start in LAX? Is this date flexible, or more specifically, are you able to push the start date in the new base back (I may or may not have issues coordinating the timing of my wife's job separation)?

If awarded a new base, and something comes up before you are actually advanced to the new base, can you theoretically base trade back to your current base?

On a related note, would this qualify for the Merger Move benefits?

Thanks for any input!