Common use of Open Time Clause in Contracts

Open Time. a. All open time will be published on the final bid award. Bids for such open time will close at 1700 on the third day after distribution of the awards. Bids will be awarded by seniority to qualified Flight Attendants in domicile and then to qualified Flight Attendants system-wide by 1700 on the day after closing. The Company will notify successful bidders of their awards. b. Open time which remains or which subsequently becomes available during the month will be listed by electronic means by 1700 on a daily basis. Bidding for such open time may be accomplished electronically. Such open time will be awarded to qualified Flight Attendants on a first-come, first-served basis. c. To be awarded open time a Flight Attendant must be scheduled to be off duty when the open time is scheduled to be flown. The Company may adjust the Flight Attendant’s schedule to accommodate open time with the concurrence of the Flight Attendant. d. Open time which is not awarded by bidding will be assigned to Reserve Flight Attendants in domicile and then to Reserve Flight Attendants systemwide, in accordance with Section 9.L. The Company may retain reserve coverage by not assigning all available reserves.