I was able to meet my wife at the gate today as she flew in from Washington. Very few people are able to do that these days. One of the perks of being a pilot AND getting airport standby.

Right now I am the most junior First Officer in my status. Earlier this week a displacement bid closed. During displacement bids lot’s of things can change. Pilots who are not displaced, but wish to change bases are allowed to submit a bid. Even with just 20 or so displacements over 60 pilots are getting [...]