Originally Posted by
Flightcap
So for the Republic alumni who were there pre-2015 contract, you will understand how massive a difference rigs make when I say that as a 30%-ish line holder I held 17 days off, 85 hours, all weekends off, commutable trips. That's the difference rigs can make. That's why PBS isn't the end of the world if paired with good rigs.
Our rigs, read 3.5:1 and 5hr DUTY PERIOD average and not CALENDAR DAY average aren’t what I would call “good”. Slightly below industry average.
Better than what we have now so hopefully the pairings will get better.