Originally Posted by
DoubleTrouble
Anyone know the origin of the virtual base? This concept sounds like one huge concession.
Bidding? Reserve coverage? Sick leave? Obviously no paid moves.
Was this pushed by a small group of pilots? Effect on staffing, white slips, green slips?
As one of the few who filled out the contract survey, I do not remember this item.
Plus it significantly waters down flying in other "real" bases.