Sorry Simple Jack, my comment on CB's was generic, not directed at you. As for your research, it all seems plausible, but then again, there are many theories on who killed Kennedy.

I think the ball should now fall into the Association's court and pilots who are screwing their buddies should be investigated by the Association and have ethics charges brought against them. In my opinion, this is not a company issue, rather a union issue.

I would be just fine with eliminating the calendar blocking option as well as "frozen trips". If the trip can't be picked up in OT, then don't put it in OT.