The HILOD used by 99% of CGN crews, was for family travel and to ease life for commuters, not that it should matter anyway. The DH bank was accounted for, and if a pilot went over it, it was out of pocket. The "it was being abused" excuse to give up a GREAT deal that helped FDA folks, sounds as empty to me as "it was their line in the sand".

I'm no longer in an FDA, but would like to return someday. I shake my head at how we now justify taking from one part of our earned, previously negotiated gains, to slightly improve other deficient parts of our CBA for 5% of our whole group, as actual positives/wins for our crew force.

I should add, that I have moved on, and DO appreciate the gains we received in the CBA. IMO, we gave up way too much, for too few gains. But bottom line is, I believe we still have the best gig in the industry. We are indeed a fortunate group. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.