Originally Posted by
Hank Kingsley
I won't dispute what your saying, but you're also cherry picking the best of domestic. There's no doubt the int'l is tough on your body. It's a choice. I commute and wouldn't do it to domestic. Just a preference.
Not really. Look at most Intl trips. They're 5:15-6:00 per day average more often than not. Yes there are some high value exceptions, just like domestic. I know someone doing all 8+ hour day turns/high power 2 days right now, and he is no where near being able to consistently hold far EU/etc prime international.
Its not a dig against international at all. Just that the stereotypes about phenomenal productivity are greatly exaggerated. Now if your main point is that UAL/AA offer more higher paying opportunities while we flounder to outsource what even our outsourcing competitors are able to do themselves, well then you absolutely have a point.