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Round 1 of Vacation 2027 Bidding Begins Soon

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The first round of 2027 Vacation Bidding will open this Sunday, October 18, and close at 0800 HDT on October 26, 2026. Round one bid awards will be posted by October 28, 2026.

During the first round of bidding, a Flight Attendant may not bid more than 50% of the accrued vacation days, unless they have eleven (11) or fewer days of accrued vacation. When a Flight Attendant has accrued an odd number of vacation days, the odd day may be added to the 50% maximum for the first round.

For example, a Flight Attendant with nineteen (19) days of vacation may bid a maximum of ten (10) days in the first round.

Flight Attendants will be allowed to choose preferences regarding:

  • The number of days they want in each vacation period.

  • The option to slide the vacation up to three (3) days in either direction of the start/end dates, to ensure they receive the maximum number of days using their initial bids.

  • Accept fewer days for the vacation period by specifying the number of days by which the vacation is to be reduced.

  • The start date for each vacation period.

Keep in mind, start dates are not pre-set. The vacation bid process allows you to bid any start date for a vacation period, as long as it fits within the month being bid or complies with the rules for “crossing months.” Become familiar with the following vacation rules:

  • Flight Attendants may split their vacation accrual into periods of at least six (6) days each.

  • A Flight Attendant may have a maximum of five (5) vacation periods. 

  • A Flight Attendant who has eleven (11) or fewer days of accrued vacation must bid their entire accrual in a single block.

  • A partial day of vacation accrual will be rounded up to a full day for purposes of vacation bidding, but shall be paid as a partial day. A partial day is always the last of the vacation period in which it is awarded, with all hours bid in the same round.

  • When a Flight Attendant has a partial day vacation, they will be relieved of all duty for that entire day, including any trip assignment or Reserve duty. However, compensation for a partial vacation day will be paid on a pro-rata basis. For example, a 12-hour partial day will pay 50% of the 3:15 value of the vacation day.

  • A Flight Attendant may not bid more than 50% of their accrued vacation days, unless they have eleven (11) or fewer days of accrued vacation.

When a Flight Attendant has accrued an odd number of vacation days, the odd day may be added to the 50% maximum for the first round. For example, a Flight Attendant with 19 vacation days may bid a maximum of 10 days in the first round. 

What Happens if I Don't Bid for Vacation? 

  • If a Flight Attendant does not submit a vacation bid in the first round of bidding, it will be considered a No Bid.

  • No vacation will be assigned during the first round of vacation bidding.

  • The Flight Attendant will be required to bid all accrued days in the second round.

  • If the Flight Attendant does not submit a vacation bid in the second round of bidding, they will automatically be assigned a vacation. Keep in mind, the vacation you are assigned will be after the second-round vacation awards have been completed for all Flight Attendants submitting a bid. The assigned vacation will be made in seniority order from December backward through January, with the largest block of days being assigned first.

What if My Bid is considered an Insufficient Bid?

  • When a Flight Attendant submits a vacation bid and is unable to hold any of their selections, it is considered an Insufficient Bid.

  • In this instance, vacation is assigned in seniority order from December backward through January after that round of vacation has been awarded to all bidders.

  • The assignment shall be based on the number of days in your bid, with the largest block of days assigned first.

For many of our most junior Members, this will be the first time they have experienced the vacation bidding and award process. Similar to when bidding for a monthly flight schedule, vacation days are awarded by seniority.

The more senior a Flight Attendant is in their base, the more likely they will hold the 2027 vacation period(s) of their preference. Historically, Summer months and holidays have been some of the most desired periods for vacation. As you prepare to make your first-round selection, it is a good practice to bid for multiple periods of vacation time to ensure you are not slotted into a vacation period you do not desire.

Take a few minutes to look at the overview of the vacation process, including useful tools like the Bid Months Calendar on the Vacation 2027 page on our website.