Originally Posted by
LumberJack
For every pilot that banks a day, the company wins by not needing to grant a day off that is potentially understaffed.
That's my point. Then fewer GS go out. The current system should not be messed with. Doing so would lower the amount of GS overall.
Not everything under the banner of "optional" is good or should be pursued. Allowing pilots to fly on top of vacation is one of the most obvious examples. Heck why not give every pilot the option to waive the entire CBA work rules so they can fly to the FAR's whenever they want? Give pilots the option to put themselves on reserve 30 days a month for extra pay?
There are some options the CBA should prevent. The current GS reserve day system should be preserved.