CDO's will never happen - The Pilots have spoken and do not want them. If we were to eventually get CDO's we would be going against the majority will of the Pilot group and that will never hap............ disregard.


Seriously though, for those who want more pay with less time at work, and who doesn't, I think the 5:15 ADG will be huge - especially for the more junior Pilots who fly more of the crap trips.

Basically this single move will take the leftover crap, some of which gets unstacked in certain categories each month, and make it much more desirable.

The 2100 sign in that returns at 1000 on day three is now worth 15:45 vice 13:30. If you had four of these on your schedule you are now making an extra 9 hours a month!

If it remains in the bid package it will probably go more senior. The company might decide to changes it into a more efficient four day trip.

Either way, many guys will be making more $$$ with less time on the road.

Note: This affects all categories differently.

I think this is huge, but I am a NB FO in the category with some of the worst trips in the system - LAX 73N. A WB category may see absolutely no difference with this change. This change will improve the QOL for those that need it most - those currently flying the crap trips.

And don't forget that all reserves are now paid/credited as line-holders.

Scoop