Originally Posted by
akfrtdwg 57
Yes commuting to/from base is done on your off time. That’s why 17 days is more like 19-20 depending on your gateway. Because you also need to show up at base with enough time for rest. No showing up at base a couple hours before showtime for work.
Even more days than that if you are doing a split pattern. 2 days on either side of each pairing. So now you are looking at 20-21 away from home.
To be fair, what line you bid has a lot to do with this. If you live in a base, even better. You always have the option of not using gateway and getting your self to work. I have done that many times and saved a lot of time sitting in a hotel. It’s at your own risk obviously if you turn down a paid ticket.