Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
For historical comparison, CAL used to do a twice yearly system bid free-for-all that could trigger massive training requirements (or not, depending) while UAL once upon a time had training freezes so onerous that new hires(!) were able to bid 747-400 FO because all the pilots senior to them were already in seat locks during a period of rapid movement.
That is incorrect. It was not a "free for all". There were no bumping rights unless there was a displacement based on reduction. The bid was for vacancies/reductions. It was not a great system, and they had the ability to put out monthly bids if they wished. That was seldom.