I'm at the other end of the spectrum at NWA. I bid reserve by choice because as a relatively senior reserve bidder, I have a lot more control of my days off with the pbs than if I were a more junior block holder. Once you figure out how to "sharpshoot" the system a little bit, it can work for you. Where you stand on the list has a lot to do with it as well. It has worked out great for me. I've found I have much more flexibility than when we were bidding hard lines. I think it also gives you a little more flexibility when it comes to trading days off after the schedule comes out since everyone is not lined up in the same hard lines as before. I'm just posting this to show that "not everyone" hates the pbs for reserves. I for one am pretty happy with it.