Are they trying to shorten the MD layovers internationally?
It ain't just that. I have repeatedly flown long trips that take you around the world to Asia, then hub turn you 4 nights through Subic, then KIX-MEM direct after ~18 hours on the ground.
I have consistently gotten sick after those trips. I've had strep throat twice in a year. I don't feel right for ~5 days even when I'm not sick.
Don't want to ***** too much but don't ask anybody senior about what you'll be flying - look at what us toads are doing - it ain't pretty.....
(p.s. I got those on VTO)