What bid season is
Airlines award monthly or seasonal patterns from crew preferences and seniority. Windows vary by carrier, many European bases run major bids in late summer and autumn for winter/Christmas flying.
What to prioritise
- Rest: avoid stacking maximum FDPs with short layovers if you are fatigued.
- Layovers: cities where you have friends, language, or crew you actually want to see.
- Pay: overnight-heavy or long-haul patterns if your contract pays them well.
- Life: school holidays, partner roster, and Christmas leave requests.
After awards: import and check
As soon as the new roster lands, import it into Layvr. Check FDP, pay estimates, and who's on layover before you celebrate a “dream” trip that is all early reports.
Common bid mistakes
Bidding only for destination glamour, ignoring WOCL-heavy reports, forgetting cumulative hours, and not reading the small print on standby lines.
FAQ
Does Layvr help during bid season?
Layvr does not submit bids to your airline. It helps you evaluate the awarded roster, FDP, pay, per diem, and layover crew, after import.
When is bid season for European cabin crew?
It depends on the airline. Many bases open major seasonal bids in late summer/autumn. Confirm dates on your crew portal.