Possibly a bit of thread drift but the change in rostering system is a long story, discussed a little bit on the DEP thread, discussed..sorry, argued about, at length on the in-house BALPA forum.
We were told traditional Bidline had to go (allegedly...imminent loss of IT support being one reason quoted)...in truth the system had already very much evolved from the version of old and often not in a good way. The new options were a revamped, much simpler, much more restricted version of Bidline or a system called “Jeppessen Strict Seniority” or “JSS”. The BALPA headshed recommended JSS, there was a vote..with strings to other T&C factors attached..and JSS won the day.
As for recruiting ..well anyone joining thinking they are going to enjoy the BA “Bidline” lifestyle of old will be very dissappointed...IMHO..