Greetings,

What happens if I do not submit a monthly bid?

As we approach implementation of PBS on September 5^th it is time to address this important topic. In accordance with our contract language, Section 10 K, “If no standing bid exists, the Flight Attendant will be assigned a reserve line.”  Please note that the ClassBid term for standing bid is default bid.

Over the last year there have been twelve mock bids in which everyone has had an opportunity to participate and learn the ClassBid program.  PBS trainers have been available throughout this process to help anyone needing assistance in entering their bid(s).  While those on leave did not receive a line award on the latter mock bids, everyone has had multiple opportunities to submit their bid(s).

With PBS our bidding timeline changes - bids open on or before 9am on the 5^th of every month and close at 9am local domicile time on the 10^th of every month. Our first live PBS bid opens on September 5^th and closes on September 10^th, 2008 at 0900 local domicile time.  Don’t be caught without a bid entered!  PBS trainers will be available again starting September 5^th, 2008 to assist you in entering your bid(s). 

Note:   If you would prefer a reserve line rather than potentially being assigned undesired pairings or dates, you must put “Award Line Reserve” before the program reaches the final “Award Pairings” preference in your lineholder bid.  To add “Award Line Reserve” to your regular or regular default lineholder bid, click on the Award Line tab on the “Add bid preference” window.  By clicking the “Add” button you will add this preference .... now saying you would prefer reserve over any pairings assigned by the computer at “Award Pairings”.  This also prevents the program from going into Denial Mode and potentially forcing undesired pairings or dates on your line when you would have rather sit reserve.