It's more important than you think! For instance, just last night we discussed why a particular condiment in the refrigerator door being replaced. Is it because it's beyond the use-by date? spoiled? used up? or do we just not like it anymore. If we don't like it anymore, why not? Is it me? you? the kids? might guests ever want it? Most importantly, what would the mother-in-law think. Would it insult her heritage to not have it? or does she think it's wasteful? excessive? or "a luxury that she never had growing up"?

These seemingly small matters are the DNA of living and portend how one deals with life. For instance, did you know that FOQA data shows that those who miss the 1000' gate also don't wear a hat? The winter quarter's LeAP challenge will be on proper uniform wear.

What else do you suggest we talk about? The thread is about the vacancy bid......

Maybe we should discuss union stuff then we can talk about new hires in the union stuff thread and vacancy stuff in the new hire thread and aircraft orders in the uniform thread.......

Ok, Ok, Okkkk already!

I am in SFO 777. I came close to going non-current for landings, this means SFO 777 is pretty overstaffed at the moment. When sparky took most of the international flying, I was actually thinking I'd get a bump off the plane. If you look at SFO 777 retirements, not many are retiring this year. So...one might conclude that the bids are in preparation for the 777-300. Just as the company said. BTW, why, does it really matter? Because this is the tip of the iceberg. Lots more bids to come.

My guess is that the company is still constrained by the training. The only way to prepare for that many planes in that short a time is to train ahead of time. Training in Aug, hitting the line in Oct, just as flying declines for the fall makes no sense, except to prepare for the new planes. Which also means I stay stuck on reserve and no hope of breaking guarantee.

Also, I just had my PT, or whatever it is called these days. I took a few minutes to go and talk to the fleet upstairs, and the 777 fleet is still woefully short of LCA's. It takes 3-6 months to get an LCA up to speed enough to be useful. Do I see yet another train wreck on the horizon, yes.

When these types start with their shtick on the flight deck. You just politely agree, shut your mouth and stare out your side widow for the rest of the trip. And of course drink alone on the layover.

More than that. I expect the 777-300 will take back some of the pacific flying they took from the 777 this spring. Good chance SYD and TPE. That coupled with the 747 drawing down, I agree. Maybe not bumps, but certainly no more advertised vacancies for a while.

I'm sure the 777-300 will be taking some of the 747 flying too.

Now that's funny right there....:)

They did backfill those 2 spots.

When does your seat lock start, is it from your initial checkride? 1 yr for 737/320 right?

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First day of training. and your locked for 2 years unless you are going up. 737 to 320 would be two years.

Also if you go sideways you get a two year seat lock that is hard. You can't even go up for 2 years and can only upgrade if you stay in the same aircraft.