WB Reserve
04-02-2021, 02:16 PM
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I was the plug for a time on the NY 765 4-5 years ago, and I typically did 3 SC and 2-3 trips a month, with some variance but not much. Almost all 3-day, 44-50 hour TAFB. Glorious. I never got forced into a line, FWIW.
The only downside was the 2-day non-commutable domestic trans cons that started one winter, then came back permanantly the second winter. Non-commutable on both ends. If you live in NY, it’s great. If not, it sucked bad. They were always in open time. A lot.
I have no idea what the current bid packet has, or what network has planned. I left before the cabin upgrades, so maybe someone current can help out with how network has been using them, of if there are any rumors within the fleet. Good luck.
The only downside was the 2-day non-commutable domestic trans cons that started one winter, then came back permanantly the second winter. Non-commutable on both ends. If you live in NY, it’s great. If not, it sucked bad. They were always in open time. A lot.
I have no idea what the current bid packet has, or what network has planned. I left before the cabin upgrades, so maybe someone current can help out with how network has been using them, of if there are any rumors within the fleet. Good luck.
04-02-2021, 03:02 PM
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Also remember with 7ER (and above) on Reserve, you have to do 4 days in a row minimum.
on smaller jets I would bid 5 Mon-Fri Reserve, then personal drop Wednesday a lot. That way I hardly got used. You can not do that on 7ER and larger
on smaller jets I would bid 5 Mon-Fri Reserve, then personal drop Wednesday a lot. That way I hardly got used. You can not do that on 7ER and larger
04-02-2021, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NoDeskJob
Also remember with 7ER (and above) on Reserve, you have to do 4 days in a row minimum.
on smaller jets I would bid 5 Mon-Fri Reserve, then personal drop Wednesday a lot. That way I hardly got used. You can not do that on 7ER and larger
on smaller jets I would bid 5 Mon-Fri Reserve, then personal drop Wednesday a lot. That way I hardly got used. You can not do that on 7ER and larger
04-02-2021, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HTBH
Where is that written? I know there are different lengths of block reserves days required based on the airframe, and I know you can't move X-days around to violate those requirements, but I'm trying to find where you aren't allowed to P/D or A/PD a day in that block.
04-02-2021, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HTBH
Where is that written? I know there are different lengths of block reserves days required based on the airframe, and I know you can't move X-days around to violate those requirements, but I'm trying to find where you aren't allowed to P/D or A/PD a day in that block.
It actually says a PD "may" be denied. I tried it occasionally over a couple year period and never once had it approved, even on days with plenty of coverage.
04-02-2021, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bsh932
What is life like as a WB reserve? Particularly NYC 330 and 765. Pre-covid how many trips and short calls were you averaging a month? Any thoughts on the QOL would be appreciated
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