I Flew at a regional when 117 came out...was not good for the pilot definition of efficiency, that being $$/hour away from home. We were more rested and more empowered in fatigue, both needed at the regional level. In my opinion, the higher the flight frequency and shorter the flights were the highest benefit. The longer the flights the smaller the impact and benefit. That, in addition to handcuffing the company’s flexibility. 117 was good for regional guys and groups who don’t work well with pilots as it puts control with the individual. I believe we have that control and respect from our leadership without the need for legislation.
There is not a one size fits all solution. ALPA’s ‘one level of safety’ slogan is bs. There is not one solution for anything. A single guy probably doesn’t need a suburban and a family of six can’t use a Corvette.