Originally Posted by Bgood

I am quite impressed with the protection of schedule flexibility. For the months that they will choose to publish VILs, at minimum 22 days need to be green in the positions the VILs are offered. Sounds like a miniature NKs red/green rule for those bid periods that has VIL. And yes, VIL will be paid at 50hrs. Can't pick up VDA, RSA or any other type of pairings. You're off for the month except if you need to do QDLs.


"Staffing protections for VILs:

--Excess long call duty periods shall be added to ensure PTO opportunities and schedule flexibility for Lineholders and Long Call Reserves

--Reserve grids shall be “green” to the maximum extent possible, but in no case shall fewer than 22 days be green in a Bid Period and Position where VILs are offered (21 days in five specific Bid Periods)

--Multi-day reserve grids shall be significantly loosened for four, three and two day trips to increase flexibility with trip trades"