Originally Posted by PRS Guitars

My main problem is the proposed timeline. 4 days of seniority with the last 3 as FCFS (if the seat is still open). The first four days (days 7-4 out) are essentially an auction. Your going to have guys waiting till day 4 to book, so for planning purposes you have no stability (knowledge that the seat is yours) until day 3. Let’s face it, unless you’re the number 1 guy in your base, you just never know. You will leave for a 4 day trip not knowing if you’ll get the seat coming home.

With the current system, I can look at my trip and if I don’t get the seat, I can start trying to trade for a better trip 7 days out, or book an earlier seat, etc. also, I know that I’m going to get home BEFORE I even leave on the trip.

If we go Hybrid, I’d propose opening up the reservation period to 8 days out. First 2 days are seniority based, next 6 are FCFS if the seat is open after the first 2. Still gives considers seniority but also allows for planning.