They're not going to mess with the pilot with a wedding. Chiefs will always drop those trips especially for YOUR wedding. Maybe not your cousin's housekeeper's aunt tho.

That's true, but it's a whole lot nicer when you don't have to get special permission from the chiefs. I'd assume most pilots make plans during their awarded vacation since schedules can vary month to month depending on seniority, bidding ability etc.

Some pilots have pointed out that they had nonrefundable money tied up during their planned vacation.

Arguing that other companies offering tons of open flying at 150% (and some at 200%) is worse than being forced to fly when you expected time off is illogical to me. I'd rather see more premium pay at a higher value, than be forced to work.

The company will reimburse any charges to pilots that are non-refundable if vacation is postponed. So at least that's a thing.

Meanwhile I'm just sitting here not caring until vacations actually get withheld.

Unfortunately they won't be able to reimburse the time. It is one thing money cannot buy.

Ironic, sounds like TSH planning.

Mistake number 1: answering your phone on a day off. If we start junior manning, no way I'm answering a call from a 612 number on my day off.

Ha they will start calling from different state area codes that's what Republic did.

I'll just let every unknown number go to voicemail. Problem solved!

the good thing about RAH is that if you DID answer on a day off you could tell them to pound sand. You had no obligation to accept an assignment.

Coming off of an upgrade, and you are given reserve days after OE, how do you know what RAP you are supposed to be, or does it just go by whatever they need those days since you never bid? Does it even matter since they can change them anyway?