Uh, no it wasn't. CAL had a 30 mins prior to show at outstations while UAL had 1 hour. 45 mins was the compromise and quite frankly I still find myself twiddling my thumbs for 15 mins or so because its excessive.

What on earth are you "planning" anyway? Aren't you just "reviewing" the pre-filed paperwork while checking the weather, fuel, MRD and briefing the F/A's? If that takes you more than 20 mins than perhaps its time to hang it up?

I am of course, referring to 737 and A-320 domestic runs only.