As we begin bidding for December, we want to share with you a common error that occurs during the bidding process. This can be an issue in any month, but the consequences can be greatly magnified when you are trying to get time off for a special event such as the upcoming holidays.

We all know that in normal times, there is more flying that occurs around major holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, which include some of the busiest travel days of the year. This leads to an increased amount of flying that must be covered in the days/weeks surrounding the holiday. The increase in flying will be even more volatile this year with the schedule changes made in response to COVID-19. While flying early in the month will be less than normal, there will be a large increase in the amount of flights during the last part of the month coinciding with the holidays. This effect creates the opportunity for more Reduced Lower Limit (RLL) lines in November and December, than there would be in a normal month.