There are inefficiencies in keeping two lists, ie the small percentage of extra pilots required to keep each list of reserves per aircraft. With only one aircraft type and one list the overall number of pilots can be reduced. So you really think the company would maintain the same number of pilots and not take advantage of the efficiency? Hmmm, same number of block hours, fewer pilots to cover it all. You're stuck thinking that the same number of pilots will cover the flying and give you the added benefit of more choices.

In theory, this does make sense for us to help reduce the inefficiencies and increase profitability. The problem is, the pilots are the ones giving up pay to do this. You'll be paid less to perform more in the name of a magical improvement to QOL. The problem is with a leaner workforce to perform the same flying you will not have the flexibility to take advantage of more choices.

Aircraft pay has almost always been tied to the number of seats, why give that up for a unquantifiable improvement to a subjective criteria? It goes back to my original point, why not just have all pilots rated to fly the left and right seat, swap them out as needed with no protection from each seat pay rate. It would offer the most for the company. It would also offer you the most choices. Oh, as for us getting a higher than current 700 rate to do this, fat chance! The company will want the override system, it allows them to reset the base rate to the lower value, that's where the real savings come in. If we're going to give it up, lets really give it up so that we have the best QoL possible.