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That number would support transcons, the ratio is wrong for augmented FO schedules. I think it's been mentioned here before that the plan is for the -10 to fly x months of transcons, possibly for ETOPS certification, before replacing European flying.

If true, the pairings could be 2-day trips worth 10 hours (7 pairings to get 70 hours). If this is close, the flying would be significantly worse than even IAD787. Historically the company has given the SSC a preview of pairings prior to the bid opening. If I were in EWR and considering the bid, I'd be pounding down the door of the local SSC chair to figure our what the initial flying will look like.

I'd be shocked to see it go super senior if all it's going to be is 14 days of all-nighter transcons. Of course the 757 base in DEN surprised us too. Presumably, the -10 will get ETOPS certification and the flying will get better eventually. Personally I'd wait to see how the flying matures.