Originally Posted by
Open Mind
Sorry to recover old ground but this is incorrect. Once a pairing is disputed, it will go thru the review process unless withdrawn by the union or resolved. The only time limit is that if a sequence has been flown by an aircraft type for 3 bid periods it can no longer be disputed. It has nothing to do with reserves flying the sequence...that is our MEC's recommendation for a show of support for the SIG. This isn't advocacy (although my opinion is well documented) just info which can be read in the contract.
Have you been drug tested lately? You've got to be kidding me.
Please refer to Sec. 25.BB of the contract! It's very clear, concerning the resolution of disputed pairings. Try reading it.
25.BB.F.1.c. Additionally, if on a recurring basis, a pairing, disputed or not, appears in open time and is routinely avoided by pilots trip trading or eligible for make-up, OTP, etc., and therefore must be assigned to a reserve pilot, the above procedure shall apply, unless the Association elects to pursue the VP/MEC Chairman track instead.