Good deal for who? Not for line holders as the ability for reserves to pick up does two things: 1. Reduces the limitation (117) on what can be done during their time on reserve due to what was picked up. 2. Reduces our Red/Green grid which inhibits what line holders can do (add, drop, swap) because there would have been a reduction in the Reserve Grid.

This is certainly not to thumb one's nose at the Reserve pilots as that schedule serves a vital purpose. But many of us went through that crucible with the pain of flying the crappy trips, repo-flights, and everything else that came our way. But seniority should have certain benefits through longevity.