SmartPref™ is the best choice for IT departments

With it's web based architecture and dynamic data modeling approach, SmartPref™ is the easiest implementation available in PBS. You don't need expensive custom servers. Nor is there is any specialized database maintenance to perform.

And there is no secondary software to license or install. You can continue to focus your resources on providing the best line results each month rather then working to keep the system running.

Preferential Bidding taken to a new level in SmartPref™

In this economic environment that requires airlines to operate as efficiently as possible Preferential Bidding, or PBS as it is commonly referred to, is being increasingly relied upon by many US airlines. PBS is a pairing allocation system that replaces the bid line and bid award processes.

PBS is an individualized pairing allocation approach that awards trips and days off to crewmembers, in seniority order, according to their preferences, their legality and availability to fly the requested trips. System parameters ensure that remaining open time, the distribution of that open time throughout the scheduling period and crewmembers’ lines meet minimum and maximum block and credit values.

SmartPref™ is superior to other bidding systems.

SmartPref's™ patented business process leverages the latest Internet technology, today's increased computing power and enhanced mathematical modeling to move far beyond any other PBS available today.

To the crewmember, this means online bidding based on actual available inventory of trips at his seniority. Throughout the bidding process, the application updates its files from the latest entries being made by all crewmembers and produces visible results that are immediately displayed.

A crewmember can review their line at anytime throughout the bidding process to see if changes have occurred and if they need to adjust their bidding accordingly. The result of this approach is far superior crewmember satisfaction based on realistic expectations.