Originally Posted by
MelT
A 19 year 77 CA would very likely end up working over Christmas, as they would be very junior. A 19 year widebody FO or 75 CA would definitely be able to get those days off, but still might not be able to hold vacation in Dec.
I guess that is the scenario where a 19 year pilot could end up working those holidays. But I just need to point out that that is still a choice. Unless pilots are furloughed/downgraded, you only have to be junior once.