Because the Company wants to use ALV+15, the extra 2 hour ALV for regular line holders, the new 4+30, and the new FAR rest rules to build domestic trips like you have never seen before.

5-8 day trips with multiple 24 hour + sits. But, lower credit for longer trips. Less productive trips, etc.

Let's see...an 8 day trip worth 36 hours....that's 72 hours for 16 days work.

Of course with no changes to reroute rules....anything else can happen as long as you make it home on day 8.

Will your W2 increase with this TA? Maybe, if you are lucky enough to not get displaced by new efficiencies..........

Of course, if you do stay in your category...you'll most likely be working even more days every month.