Originally Posted by contrails

The short flights can also have their advantages.

For instance, a trip that pops up short notice as a greenslip to cover a maintenance delay or a crew that is going to time out . . . flying out of the hub on a single 45 minute flight to an outstation, 12 hour layover, deadhead back the next day.

10.5 hours of pay, x 2 = 21 hours of pay for 18 hours away from base.

Many of the non-717/88 trips would be longer, perhaps across the country and back for the same exact pay, not to mention the sea of redeye flying in the bid package.