Originally Posted by
Cargo Pirate
They don't need an excuse to deny trip drops or trades. These standbys are because they are short and hoping bozos will put themselves on reserve.
Unless the OP misspoke and meant Airport STBY, hotel STBY is just like a trip. Trade your crappy AM turns for a 11:30 time in the gym. Not going to help the manning situation as someone will still need to fly the jet while you watch TV at the hotel!!