Originally Posted by thinkstraight

We may be missing the point. When a pilot gets bought off for OE then turns around and GS or WS another trip this actually helps the company since they do not have the manning to cover the trips otherwise.

This is why the company wants to eliminate the trips from the pot so that they will have all the other trips covered, they don't want pilots unavailable unless they are sick.

WS and GS actually helps the manning. Can you imagine how many flights cancelled if nobody picks up extra flying?