Originally Posted by
Packrat
The thing to remember: At Alaska, Captains can't maintain a "no fly" list. That privilege is only extended to F/Os. The reason is the manner in which the bids are awarded. Captain bids are awarded first.
When the F/O bids are awarded if you draw a Captain on your "no fly" list you default to your next choice.
Captains are expected to be able to fly with anyone.
The no-fly list went away a couple of years ago. I'm an FO and nowadays I see my line awarded first. It takes a couple of hours for me to see a captain on my trips for the following month.