I'm very suspicious of this. It's a very weak benefit yet it was touted alongside all the other "highlights". It leads me to believe the AIP really was the best parts of the deal.



In any case, doesn't this really only benefit the super, super senior guys that already get 9+ hrs/day operating going down, DH coming back? How will this benefit the 60% of the poor souls that don't have seniority or the interest to be FLICA *****s? If you're a 2nd year Captain on Reserve (or worse, an FO), who will trade you for the 2259-0600 double redeye to SDQ out-and-back?



Don't get me wrong... being able to trade below 70 hrs is a must for me, especially since it's established at places like Delta, but it's still only a small victory for a small audience. Plus, didn't the AIP say "trade" instead of "drop"? (I don't have it in front of me)







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