The SAP is definitely getting worse. The difference is when SAP worked better we could choose exactly which days we wanted off. Now, processing times are so long it’s a little harder to choose your specific days, but we can still manage 17-19 off. But that’s just at PSA. Research the Endeavor and Republic threads. They’re easily getting 18 days off while crediting over 80 hours a month. Some of them even get over 20 days off a month, although their credit might be closer to 70 hours. If they want 11 days off they’ll be crediting well over 110-120. And that’s not just the senior guys. Even the junior line holders can have those schedules. Not to mention they make close to 20 bucks an hour MORE. I think expressjet and Skywest and following suit with similar schedules.

If you don’t believe me, just research their threads or ask anyone you know at those places. I’m not making this up nor am I exaggerating. It’s not a few special cases. It’s the norm. Some of the Endeavor FOs are making around 100k which is close to if not more than what you’re making as a Piedmont DEC WITH your bonus. And they’re getting 11-12 days off just like you. Again, read their threads.