I agree that the downtown language is well intended, and results in some great layovers. As with almost everything, strict parameters usually backfire from time to time. I think where we're at now with the language is pretty good. I'm just concerned that we may have given up some layovers that cost the company money while not getting anything in return.

It costs money to get Manhattan overnights plus transportation compared to closer in stays. When we changed some of those layovers, we provided the company financial relief from previous contract language that we bargained and essentially paid for previously. IMO most of that money should have been redirected back to us immediately.

In any case, we need the flexibility across the network to help pick the best layover locations per hours on the ground. There is no "one size fits all" hourly parameter that is optimal in all cases.