Originally Posted by xjsf340fo

If you are sitting reserve at a base where there's no flying, does it make sense to request out-of-base reserve to a base where there is open time in order to maximize/enhance your chances of getting a few turns? DTW - no flying, MSP - several lines of open time.
I realize if you request, you have to pay for hotel, no car, etc... but what about the flying part?