The “checker boarding” of reserve days by pilots is the reason the NMB, not the NC, is not going to entertain keeping this system. Whether you are engaging in this for your own personal gain (special deals) or you want to make it impossible for them to call you out for a multi day trip, doesn’t matter. The company successfully persuaded the NMB that this was a big part of the spring meltdown. This ship has sailed, whether you like it or not.
I see guys that are very senior to me bidding reserve. Why? Some really do want to have lots of days off and never get called, some have another revenue stream and are using spirit as a flying club with health insurance, but more often than not there are games being played. Like it or not, Spirit knows what’s going on and are done entertaining the whims of a few. I’m not saying that I agree with Spirit management, but they are a business that needs to make money and grow. The NMB sees this issue the same way and isn’t going to be persuaded that we will behave, if they give us another TA.