Originally Posted by Flyby1206

Not always great for commuters. Typically the day with the high productivity turn (BOS-IAH-BOS in the example) report early and finish late.

Having a clause prohibiting in-base layovers just shifts the problem slightly. It then becomes BOS-IAH-JFK day 1, then a similar pattern as the example for days 2-4. Everyone gets a 4day/20hr trip whether you’re a commuter or not.