DID THE JOINT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE TRY TO REPLACE THE CURRENT LTO SYSTEM WITH THE “OLD” RESERVE SYSTEM?
Yes. The JNC repeatedly proposed the old system. The Company was steadfast in their belief the only Reserve system they would consider was a Least Time Order (LTO) system. LTO systems are money-savers for airlines. By awarding/assigning Reserves trips based on time – not seniority – airlines reduce their guarantee pay and feel they have better “control” of their Reserve coverage. We all know that disadvantages Reserves. WHY DID THE COMPANY AGREE TO A NON LTO BASED SYSTEM? The JNC refused to negotiate a system based on time balancing. This is negotiation. Negotiation, without the benefit of any self-help (read job action) protection from the National Mediation Board. In any negotiation neither side gets everything they want. While some may say the Union must simply “demand” what we want and the company will agree to that demand. While we all wish that were the case it is not. It is a negotiated process. HOW WILL A RESERVE BE PAID FOR A SPLIT TRIP? A Reserve will always be paid and credi
