[Kristie]

I agree...it is a privilege and it is their job...but I think trading a few secrets really isn't all that bad because, as an example, there can be ways of making preferencial bidding a lot easier for the newbie much less a lot nicer when it comes to tricking the PBS system (or whatever your working with). the only way you get to know that information is by word of mouth and asking how to work it "best". Your pilot might not hear it from the other guys, but if you ask him "hey, did you know about this" and they don't? then you just helped yourself with scheduling and scheduling in itself can be a major hassle.

it's really all about "the more you know"...to be able to help hubby pilot out..simply because you too are in this airline/pilot relationship. your only doing yourself good by knowing how things work.

BUT.. in saying that.. i do think one of the things that has to be maintained is the integrity of WHO is within the company and WHO gets what information and that's just making sure your talking to the airline(s) wife only (someone that's married to the system along with their hubby)...