Originally Posted by
tsquare
The FAs apparently have some sort of temporary base swapping capability. I think it is only good for a month, and cannot be done in a vacation month. In talking to one on my flight today, I thought this might be interesting to explore for us. What do ya'll think?
If it's anything like TDY, it's a productivity enhancer (i.e., concession). While it can be a great deal for a commuter like me (free hotel, PS travel to and from work, 24/7 per diem), it is used by management to balance staffing among bases in lieu of deadheading. As such, it reduces credit time in the bid package and required staffing.