Quick question from a newb looking to swap DCA 737 for SFO 737: this vacancy bid says that the lateral activation date can happen from February on, even though the effective date on the bid is 31 March 16. When would my activation date happen if I bid on this cycle? Feb sometime or 31 March?

Also, what is the over/ under on another vacancy bid a month from now as we approach summertime? Will these vacancy bids go away? I've seen monthly bids since I started last summer but I don't know what happens as we approach summer. I have to activate before June but ideally not before late march.

I'm moving east coast to west coast and need to move in June (kids and school). Ideally, I don't want to activate too soon because of the commute and I need the transfer days to get the family moved (has to be used within 90 days of activation).

Looking for advice. Thanks.