European airlines also had long trips, 4-11 days, followed by a short time off. So flying turns got you home every day.

aa73 - those domestic three day trips cost another dinner at home every trip vs European trips for a no commuting pilot. Five dinners a month.

PBS will bring the cash cow game to an end. I think most of the guys will stay in the same seat(G4 FO vs G2 CA). We'll know in 1-2 years.