Originally Posted by
Packrat
That may be valid in a PBS system, but AS doesn't have that. In a line bidding based system, EVERY number senior to you has a dramatic effect on your "bidding power." It can certainly mean the difference between a 20 day off line bidding mid-continent turns and double BOS layovers that require a commute the day before, a hotel in between and a commute at the end with 12 days off.
Nope, If the total group grows and you have the same relative seniority you will be able to hold the same trips as the total number of lines will be adjusted (more hard lines, more build ups, more reserve). Line bidding in the family since 1998.