I only ask that people check the PTO calendar as only so many people can be off at the same time, if that time is already spoken for it's a no can do if not go ahead. As far as coverage goes I don't know your job structure but at my company we do make sure that managers (myself and others) have coverage before we request, some of that has to do with finance licenses and ensuring we have Florida people cover Florida as to not piss off big brother.