Originally Posted by
busdriver12
So on the practice bid, the most junior captain is just below 4,000 seniority number....which is what, 2-3 years on the property? Anyone know? Not that the actual bid will go as scheduled, but it's always interesting.
As far as a curiosity, why would an MD-11 Capt bid 757 FO? Left the computer on and someone bid it for him? Trying to lower alimony payments?
My guess is guys just screwing with others. I've never understood why anyone would have a standing bid in for anything other than what they actually wanted. You can get a good enough idea of where you stand from the practice bids without actually bidding it. But if you forget to change your bid, you get what you bid, not very smart. I can understand some guys who aren't very senior capts bidding back to the left seat for QOL.