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3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54: Reserves in TTS and UBL

One of the biggest enhancements for Reserves has arrived. Beginning March 20, 2026, Reserves will be able to submit TTS ballots for April sequences on scheduled days off! What is TTS? APFA.org has resources available when you have questions

3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54.1: Reserves in TTS and UBL Correction

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Contract Implementation Update #54.1: Reserves in TTS and UBL ***Correction*** One of the biggest enhancements for Reserves has arrived. Beginning March 20, 2026, Reserves will be…

9.30.25 – Contract Implementation Update #44: Increased UBL Transparency Starts Today!

In this update, we will cover: 10.F.2.c and 12.J.1 – New UBL Report (Open Time Distribution and Transferred trips); 10.F.4.b – UBL Auto Runs to 1900

9.29.25 – Contract Implementation Update #43: UBL Trip Improvement Returns! (10.F.1.f)

Beginning tomorrow, UBL will begin processing same-day origination trades for the next day up until 1500 HBT. You will be able to trade your sequence for the next day for any other sequence originating on the same day as long as it is the same number of days or greater.

6.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #29: FAPP Update / TTS / UBL Red Flag / Default Satellite Filtering in ETB

The Flight Attendant Premium Pay (FAPP) has been updated to include Boarding Events. By accessing Crew Portal > Links > FA Premium Pay, on the lefthand side there is an option for Boarding Events.

3.14.25 – Contract Implementation Update #17: Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL

Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL will be implemented early, beginning on March 18th, 2025. In addition to current Red Flag generic bidding already in effect, you will now have the option to bid for Red Flag Only on specific sequences in TTS and UBL (CBA 10.H.8).

6.20.21 – Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning

Sunday, June 20, 2021 Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning The Company has advised APFA that there was a problem with the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL) process this morning, June…

12.18.20 – Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS

Friday, December 18, 2020 Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS The Company now offers red flag flying within the Trip Trade System (TTS), giving you the ability to trade…

3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54: Reserves in TTS and UBL

3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54.1: Reserves in TTS and UBL Correction

9.30.25 – Contract Implementation Update #44: Increased UBL Transparency Starts Today!

In this update, we will cover: 10.F.2.c and 12.J.1 – New UBL Report (Open Time Distribution and Transferred trips); 10.F.4.b – UBL Auto Runs to 1900

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What is the UBL?

The Unsuccessful Bidders List (UBL) runs immediately after TTS and will only process requests for sequences that originate on the current day and the next day in Open Time.

Example: After TTS runs on Monday night (2300-0400HBT), the UBL will only process requests that involve Tuesday and Wednesday operations.

View the UBL and TTS Guide on Jetnet

Allowed Transactions in UBL

Requests to drop sequences can be done up until 1500HBT the day before sequence origination.
Keep in mind that Drops will only be allowed in UBL if the daily and monthly limits are not exceeded for the days that the sequence touches.

There are two different options for picking up through UBL:

Pickup - You have the option to choose specific sequences that are either open, balloted or operating that day. If you wish to pick-up a sequence that overlaps your current sequence, you must place a Trade UBL request.
UBL Generic Bid-Pickup - Instead of choosing specific sequences, you have the option to place a generic bid based off of certain criteria available under the UBL Generic Bid-Pickup option.

This option is not a standing bid! Once the day of your request passes, your request will automatically be deleted.

An option to take a sequence that is on your schedule and trade it with another sequence that is in Open Time pending daily and monthly open time limits.
There are a lot of details about what you can and cannot trade with in UBL - see below for a better visual of the details

For example, a trade for a trip in Open Time for a trip on the same day and of same length, is not allowed in UBL.

Drop

Pickup

There are two different options for picking up through UBL:

Pickup - You have the option to choose specific sequences that are either open, balloted or operating that day. If you wish to pick-up a sequence that overlaps your current sequence, you must place a Trade UBL request.
UBL Generic Bid-Pickup - Instead of choosing specific sequences, you have the option to place a generic bid based off of certain criteria available under the UBL Generic Bid-Pickup option.

This option is not a standing bid! Once the day of your request passes, your request will automatically be deleted.

Trade

Understanding UBL Transactions

Trying to figure out IF or HOW you can trade today's trip for another trip tomorrow? Not sure of what's allowed for UBL trades? Learn more about UBL transaction types how they work using the visual walk through below.

UBL Awards

When Does it Run?

There are two different types of UBL runs - the type of run will depend on the time of day.

Auto Awards

UBL runs that occur for sequences for the next day (before 1900HBT)

Example: TTS/UBL opens at 0400HBT on Sunday. Every sequence that opens between the hours of 0400 and 1500HBT Sunday or any sequence that originates on Monday would be an Auto Award.

These awards do not require a phone call from Crew Scheduling.

Despite 1500HBT being the cutoff, Scheduling usually performs the last UBL run before ROTA by 1445

Manual Awards

For any same-day sequences or after 1900HBT (for any next-day sequences).

Example: TTS/UBL opens at 0400HBT on Thursday. Manual UBL Awards would be for:

All sequences that open on Thursday (same-day operation).

All sequences that originate on Friday (next day) that become open after 1900HBT on Thursday (after ROTA starts).

(ALL Manual UBL Awards require a phone call from Crew Scheduling unless waived or out flying.)

Purser & Speaker Processing with UBL

Here's how UBL processes Flight Attendants with Purser and/or Speaker qualifications.

Purser-Speaker

Speakers Only (Non-Purser)

Purser Only (Non-Speakers)

UBL Generic Bid: Pickup

The UBL Generic Bid-Pickup option allows you to pick-up trips the day-of or the next day using generic properties versus choosing specific sequences that are operating the day-of or next day.

The benefit to allowing generic UBL requests versus specific is that if a new sequence with an unpublished bid number becomes open, you will have the opportunity to pick-up the sequence without having to monitor Open Time versus selecting the specific sequence number.

Another benefit is inputting a generic bid for Red Flag sequences without having to monitor Open Time.

Note:

Picking up a generic red flag sequence will not drop a sequence from your line if they overlap.

UBL Generic Bid-Pickup request will only allow you to pick-up from open time. If you select a sequence on your line you will not have the option to select generic—you can only use the generic bid on days without a sequence.

Calendar View Options

View with NO Sequence on Date

When a date is selected on the calendar that doesn’t contain a sequence, the UBL Generic Bid-Pickup option will appear to allow you to enter generic criteria.

You will also have the option to select Pick-up which allows you select specific sequences.

WITH Sequence on Date

When a date is selected on the calendar that contains a sequence, the UBL Generic Bid-Pick Up option will not appear.

You will also have the option to select: Drop, Pick Up or Trade which allows you to select specific sequences.

Generic UBL Search & Bid

After you select the UBL Generic Bid - Pickup option from the calendar screen, you'll be directed to the Search page.

Unique to Generic UBL

Adding either option does not mean you’re requesting just an ODAN or Red Eye, but instead you’re adding it to the pool for a possible award.

NOTE: The ability to select only an ODAN and/or Red Eye will be a future enhancement.

Any generic UBL requests will not count toward the limits of requests or sequences/positions.

When you select Show Sequences, remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.

Just because you don’t see a sequence open when searching now, does not mean it won’t open up later—this includes co-terminals and satellites! It is very important to pay close attention to the criteria that you are adding.

Within a current request you are able to request other choices by selecting + Add Choices. If you select this option you are able to rank your choices based off the different criteria you have set.

Example:

If you wish to request a sequence worth higher time versus placing a credit range you could:

Choice 1 - 1 day worth 9 hours

Choice 2 - 1 day worth 8 hours

Choice 3 - 1 day worth 5 hours min to 7 hours max

NOTE: you cannot rank within a choice

Within your ballot you can still rank and reorder your requests based off a specific sequence or a generic sequence request.

Example:

Request 1 - PICKUP

Choice 1: Sequence 44356, position 3

Choice 2: Sequence 21145, position 3

Request 2: Generic 3 day

Request 3: Trade Sequence 8878 on 24Mar for Sequence 5432 on 23Mar

Once you create a Generic UBL request and have an origination day selected, you will not be able to add another date inside of that request.
If multiple sequences match your request during a UBL auto-award, the system will randomly award you a request if a sequence in open time matches. If you wish for something more specific you will need to add more criteria to your bid(s) to narrow an award.
If a UBL manual award processes and several sequences in open time match, Crew Scheduling will award either the earliest report time or the highest time sequence.
At the time of a generic UBL award, you will be required to accept the award and will not be able to call Crew Scheduling to be changed onto another sequence that matches your criteria.

ODANs and Red Eyes

Request Limits

Clicking 'Show Sequence'

Ranking Choices - Generic UBL Only

Example:

If you wish to request a sequence worth higher time versus placing a credit range you could:

Choice 1 - 1 day worth 9 hours

Choice 2 - 1 day worth 8 hours

Choice 3 - 1 day worth 5 hours min to 7 hours max

NOTE: you cannot rank within a choice

Ranking Choices - Specific and Generic UBL

Generic UBL Tips

Once you create a Generic UBL request and have an origination day selected, you will not be able to add another date inside of that request.
If multiple sequences match your request during a UBL auto-award, the system will randomly award you a request if a sequence in open time matches. If you wish for something more specific you will need to add more criteria to your bid(s) to narrow an award.
If a UBL manual award processes and several sequences in open time match, Crew Scheduling will award either the earliest report time or the highest time sequence.
At the time of a generic UBL award, you will be required to accept the award and will not be able to call Crew Scheduling to be changed onto another sequence that matches your criteria.

Understanding your Options on the Ballot Page

Generic UBL in Practice: Scenarios

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to request a Red Flag award.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select Only Red Flag Sequences under Open Sequences.
Add additional criteria for what you would like to be awarded from a Red Flag award.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to pick-up on.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select any co-terminal and/or satellite you wish to be awarded.

NOTE: At least one option must be selected before viewing any open sequences or creating a bid.
Add additional criteria for what you would like to be awarded from a Co-Terminal/Satellite award.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot.

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to pick-up on.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select the drop-down menu under Add Criteria and select Domestic/IPD/NIPD.
- Select IPD.
If you wish for a specific IPD layover select Add Criteria and select RON and enter the city you wish to layover.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time that match your criteria.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot.

Red Flag Only Requests

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to request a Red Flag award.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select Only Red Flag Sequences under Open Sequences.
Add additional criteria for what you would like to be awarded from a Red Flag award.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot

Co-Terminal / Satellite ONLY Request

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to pick-up on.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select any co-terminal and/or satellite you wish to be awarded.

NOTE: At least one option must be selected before viewing any open sequences or creating a bid.
Add additional criteria for what you would like to be awarded from a Co-Terminal/Satellite award.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot.

Specific OPD Layover

Login to Crew Portal –> Daily Bids –> TTS/UBL.
Select the date on the TTS/UBL calendar you wish to pick-up on.
Select UBL Generic Bid- Pickup.
On the Search screen select the drop-down menu under Add Criteria and select Domestic/IPD/NIPD.
- Select IPD.
If you wish for a specific IPD layover select Add Criteria and select RON and enter the city you wish to layover.
Select Show Sequences to view any sequences currently in open time that match your criteria.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.
Select Create Generic Bid – UBL to add the selected criteria to your TTS/UBL ballot.

Unsuccessful Bidder's List (UBL)

UBL Hotlines

What is the UBL?

Allowed Transactions in UBL

Understanding UBL Transactions

UBL Awards

When Does it Run?

Auto Awards

Despite 1500HBT being the cutoff, Scheduling usually performs the last UBL run before ROTA by 1445

Manual Awards

Purser & Speaker Processing with UBL

UBL Generic Bid: Pickup

Note:

Calendar View Options

View with NO Sequence on Date

WITH Sequence on Date

Generic UBL Search & Bid

Note: You’ll only be able to select a single calendar day (i.e. 28Mar to 28Mar, not 28Mar to 29Mar)

Note: At least one option must be selected

Hint: If selecting “Deadhead First/Last Leg” and you choose both, these are read as OR

Hint: If you see a sequence you wish to not fly, see if you can add an additional criteria to narrow your options

Unique to Generic UBL

NOTE: The ability to select only an ODAN and/or Red Eye will be a future enhancement.

NOTE: you cannot rank within a choice

Understanding your Options on the Ballot Page

NOTE: This will not allow multiple sequences

NOTE: You will not receive a call from Crew Scheduling if you are on legal rest, on a sequence, or uncheck this option.

NOTE: Even if your 30/7 is waived for the month, you can control your generic UBL pick-up awards by unchecking the 30/7 waiver. This allows you to not receive an award that will put you over 30.

NOTE: The sequences being displayed are currently open and other sequences may open later.

Generic UBL in Practice: Scenarios

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.

NOTE: At least one option must be selected before viewing any open sequences or creating a bid.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.

NOTE: Remember that what you are viewing currently can change and more sequences can open up later.

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