5.04.17 – (LUS) – June 2017 LUS Bidding Information
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
June 2017 Bidding Information – LUS
June 2017 Pairing Percentages
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June 2017 Bidding Timelines
Training Bid:
• June 2017 Training Bid Opens:  May 2 – 1200 EST / 0900 MST
• June 2017 Training Bid Closes:  May 8 – 1200 EST / 0900 MST
• June 2017 Training Bid Awarded:  May 8 – 1500 EST/ 1200 MST
• Awards posted in CATS:  May 8 – 1800 EST / 1500 MST
Recurrent Training (CQT) Quick Reference Guide via WINGS
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PBS Bidding:
• June 2017 PBS Bidding Opens:  May 10 – 1200 EST / 0900 MST
• June 2017 PBS Bidding Closes:  May 16 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST
• June 2017 PBS Bids Awarded:  May 18 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST
• Awards posted in CATS: May 19 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST
PBS Mis-awards Due to System or Company Error:
• Any Flight Attendant who has an inquiry or believes she/he may have received a mis-award shall notify the Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC) no later than the 1200 on the 23rd of the month, or, if on vacation, within twenty-four (24) hours of return from her/his vacation.
Electronic Trade Board (ETB):
• June 2017 ETB Opens: May 19 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST
Reserve Assignment – Daily Process:
• Open for June 2nd Bids: May 25 – 1500 Home Base Time
• Closed for Processing: June 1 – 1500 Home Base Time
• June 2nd results posted: Jun 1 – 1930 Home Base Time
Reserve Trading Days Off – Daily Process:
• Open for June Bids: May 26 – 0600 Home Base Time
• Closed for processing: May 31 – 2000 Home Base Time
• Re-opens: June 1 – 0600 Home Base Time
Iterative Schedule Adjustment Process (ISAP) – Daily Process:
• June 2017 ISAP Opens: May 26 – 0600 Home Base Time
• Closes for Processing: May 31 – 2000 Home Base Time
• June 2017 ISAP Re-opens: June 1 – 0600 Home Base Time
Vacation Filler Day Process for July 2017:
• Open for Bidding: May 11 – 0000 EDT / 2100 MST
• Closed for Processing: May 18 – 0000 EDT / 2100 MST
• Awards Published: May 19 – 0000 EDT / 2100 MST
Vacation Trades:
• July 2017 trading window closes: May 31 – 1200 EST / 0900 MST
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Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for July 2017:
• Opens – May 19
• Closes – May 31
Submit via VEX Form on Wings – Flight Service – Lines & Pairings (Bidding) page
A Flight Attendant who is scheduled for a continuous vacation block of at least seven (7) days, may elect to place up to a total of four (4) days off BEFORE or AFTER, or SPLIT on either side of such vacation. The days off will act as a pre-planned absence and will carry NO pay or credit. Such days off will be counted toward the Reserve’s scheduled Golden Days. Such block of four (4) days, or portion thereof, may be extended into the next bid period.
Vacation Extension Timeline, Rules and Useful Tips
July 2017 Vacation Rebid:
• Open for Bidding: May 1 – 2300 EST / 2100 MST
• Closes for Processing: May 10 – 2300 EST / 2100 MST
• Awards Published: May 11 – 2300 EST / 2100 MST
The following Vacation days are open for the July 2017 Monthly Rebid (MRB):
Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC):
• Call 480-693-8232 or 800-327-0117, option 2, 8
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