Originally Posted by
doubles
Yes, it helps a lot. Thank you very much for the detailed response to that portion of my question.
For the Tuesday through Saturday example, that’s four nights. With average lines at 11 to 13 days, does that mean you do that three times a bid period?
It sounds like can take awhile to get what you want (like any airline). How variable are the schedules when junior?
Thanks again
Just wanted to clarify, a bid period = 2 pay periods. A PP is 4 weeks, a bid period is 8 weeks/56days. So 3 commutes a PP is what I was referring to. These don’t necessarily go junior either. I’m around the top third and have bid these purposely twice in the last few bid periods. But I also have an easy commute. Also, 1/3 trips is usually a small 2-3 day “stuffer” trip which I’ll often trade for something that flows with the other 2 trips bringing my commutes back down to 2. Or, I’ll trade I to something with more credit making the commute more worthwhile. Others use BV days to cover these (banked vacation days) or a sick call.