Originally Posted by
MrMustache
You're confusing the new trips with ADTG and forgetting the fact that we now have LAX as a pilot base and no LGA flying. The draw down of LAX pairings out of MSP and no LGA is leading to the crappy pairings. Just a coincidence that it happened at the same time. No more 28 hour 4 days because of the DFW-LGA shuttle and no highly productive west coast shuttle flying. Those were the primary drivers of such high credit trips. Not saying the ADTG is perfect but you need to understand what is really causing the problem.
Sounds like a lot of speculation, assumption, and coincidences. I don't think the airline runs like that. I think they know exactly what will make them the most money and they will take full advantage of the ADTG deal. They absolutely will, and have, modify the pairings. And if that means more 19 hour 4 days with a 30 hour in the middle then that's what they'll do. I haven't talked to anyone who likes this stupid ADTG deal. If you do then you're in the minority and I hope the union stands up and refuses to renew it after the trial period ends.