Looking at the mock bids, I am not so sure this NY co domicile is a good thing for we pilots. CDOs are the biggest issue having now to cover both airports. That will be brutal and may increase sick, and/or fatigue calls. Honestly, of all the things FAR 117 got rid of, Standups were not one of them.

Scenario for people choosing a regional; Show at 8pm, go to Canadia, customs both ways. Fly back early. Try to sleep in your crashpad, during the day for min rest. Next night, go to, GET YOURSELF NOW, to LGA, rinse-repeat next night. Thirteen of these in a month. Yes, people in my class, are starting to quit. Airport reserve is another contention. People, mostly new to the regionals, are NOT digging the crashpad, airport reserve, CDO, multi airport coverages now. Don’t forget Newark. It’s on them but you will still have to go and EWR, well, sucks.

Point, the devil is in the details. The New York base will not be fun for new people. I think ATL, and maybe even DTW, will go real senior.

Rant finished.