I'm ATL based and a commuter...I've never gotten an extra day of pay just because I commute. Prior to the new hotel -for- training policy, I bought a lot of rooms out of my own pocket.

Brakechatter, I think lots of guys and gals respect what you stand for and your support of all pilots. From one dude to another, you need to step back and take a breath. I know there's other things going on in your life that might bias your views today and it may be throwing you off kilter a bit.

My two cents.