Originally Posted by
Flightsoffusion
Can you explain dropping trips Tom? Are there penalties for doing so? Does the max amount of trips allowed to drop, change each bid or is it really frowned on at all? Have no experience in this sector of the flying industry. Hence the reason for the layman questions. Thanks.
Some airlines allow you to drop trips below your monthly minimum guarantee. You won't make as much money as a result but you trade $$ for QOL. However, many regionals don't offer this, and the best attainable schedule might only grant you 15 days off per month on the high side, obviously can vary with the regional and how they're staffed. In that case then maybe you can trade trips and call in sick.