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FDOs being gone for global really isn't a win. You can only be rolled into a basic trip on an FDO. While the 777 does more domestic than the 787, let's be realistic, how often is a 777/787 pilot being rolled into a basic trip? If we keep the same number of days off all that's really going to happen is that FDO will now just become another RDO. Congratulations, you have just as many rollable days as current book.
OK, but progress on FDOs is being made.
How often is a 777/787 pilot tapped to fly a trip from reserve now, and how often are their FDOs now being used? This is a real question as I’m not a widebody guy but I’m considering it in the next couple years.