Originally Posted by
Blueflyer
So for example DAL pilots are not assigned lines to just around Central US or in vicinity of? So technically they could make it all the way BWI for example?
Yes, you will be flying around the whole system. Having said that, there are certain exceptions and I really don't know why. For example, some bases have less or no international flying built in to the pairings. Also, Hawaii flying will be flown only from ETOPS bases. Other than that, it's not unusual to visit both coasts and everything in between on a 3 day trip. Overall, flying is very diverse and easy to trade if you want to avoid certain destinations.