Moondog,

The issue of WS vs.GS comes up every so often and it is usually a good learning opportunity for new guys.

First off there are probably about 11,000 pilots flying the line each month with 11,000 unique situations.

I bid min credit in November got a 66 hour line and then a GS. The GS trigger is 72 so guess what - a WS would get me to the trigger. This is known as "protecting a GS." OK, I just made that up, but I like it.

At other times I have WS a trip with a great layover to see some old friends.

I could go on, but the point is that we are each free to exercise our seniority rights however we want. I could care less if my WS takes away another guys potential GS. Just the same, I don't begrudge senior guys doing the same to me and would expect them to exercise their seniority rights however they choose.

Scoop