Originally Posted by Dorfman

I think you have long call and short call confused. On 1 Jan the WB reserves now have 14 hour short call duty period vs. 24. The long call period of a minimum of 12 hours from notification to report is unchanged for both NB and WB pilots.

The issue is the leash on long call is being tightened or at least that is the wish of the company. In theory you are basically on a 2 hour leash to acknowledge a trip so you have 10 hours of rest per 117 new requirement. Going to 16 or 19 hours would not be a concession it would be a benefit, especially to commuters.