First off, everyone needs to read the contract to understand their options if an excess bid occurs. Secondly, the union contract admin folks should be able to answer your questions that are specific to your situation.
Hypothetical situation:
Current 727 Captain MEM
Seniority would easily fit in HKG Capt
Seniority would be top 10% in ANC F/O
Excess Bid Choices:
1. HKG Capt
2. MD-11 F/O ANC
No other choices will be listed.
An excess in one seat cannot create an excess in an FDA crew position. Widebody Capt passover pay will result. No vacancies, so no move.
ANC MD-11 F/O awarded. Pay for my training slot. Excess relocation package is actually pretty sweet. Paid move to ANC and buy my house in lower 48, etc.
When vacancies are posted for HKG -- I commute to HKG from ANC. After a few years of that nonsense, bid ANC Capt. Already living in donicile -- sweet.
NEVER return to MEM except for training. Sweet!
FEEL FREE to pick this apart based on your knowledge of the contract.
If the company thinks $1 million a month (BLG buy-up) is expensive, wait until all the training costs, relocations costs, and passover costs are added together.
Why did I present this hypothetical scenario?
Because PC has implemented short-term cost savings on the backs of the pilots. Bid what you want to fly, you might just get it.
Peace.