Here is another possible hidden landmine


Section 25 Scheduling
b. information related to open time as follows:
i. in crew positions where the Company is using automated systems for trip assignment and trading (currently DReAM and the automated trip trade system), and such systems are functioning, all open time in the current bid period (and in the next bid period after open time is released) shall be visible in “real time,” except during periods when:
(a) the daily assignment process is taking place.
(b) the system(s) is paused to allow manual processing functions; or
(c) the system(s) affecting open time administration is not running due to system maintenance, upgrades, etc.
ii. in crew positions where such automated system(s) is not functioning, trip pairings more than 40.5 hours prior to showtime shall be visible to pilots accessing the open time interface.
iii. a trip(s) may be frozen to allow assignment by CRS. When a trip is frozen, it will be visible, but displayed in a manner indicating that it is available only to CRS.

Why would CRS Freeze a trip?

The only reason off hand I can think of is Training.

Does this mean CRS can withold or designate trips for Training and IOE before they are published or otherwise open for all to BID on? Can they designate a otherwise Open time trip for Training or MGT only?? If so doesn't this abrogate Seniority?

This could mean a loss of that GOOD DEAL where we get bumped for training with pay.............or even worse not get to BID on a nice tripp you want to fly because CRS has "Frozen" it.

Ask the Folks in the know.........Thanks