Originally Posted by
Dolphinflyer
So the only acceptable answer is "Because that's the way We've always done it!" If asked why your way is better.
Seniority determines alot of things. I don't commute and will happily take whatever both groups want. IMHO, I think we may be losing something if a flight departs with a 23 year old new hire in the jumpseat while the 30 year widebody Captain watches from the terminal because his smartphone reservation skills were sorely lacking. Especially if he ate the pile of fly covered #### both sides did in the last 20 years that junior will probably miss riding the front of the bow wave.
I would suggest asking a US 30 year WB CA how he feels about our system. I have already been beat out by guys with less seniority when I booked last minute. I didn't mind in the least because I was able to GUARANTEE myself on the next flight.
Plus.. I just flew with a CA that kept his "non smart" phone in his sock. Don't worry about the technical aspect of the system. We are not super high tech.
The true answer is: our system because it is the best out there.