What FCIF? This happens EVERY time there is a bid. Somebody gets screwed by being trained out of seniority sequence with a last minute, summer time slot that totally destroys their vacation plans of that year. That is why bid for training was such a big deal for many and was one of the best gains we got in the current contract. Too bad it isn't in effect yet, but once that feature goes live, hopefully for the next huge bid, we will finally get to have some say as to when we actually go to training. Until, be prepared to go one week after the bid closes if you decide to bid a new seat. Good luck grieving that.