Originally Posted by
Bluediver
A 5 hr min day would be fine as the trips are made today. JFK-KIN-JFK pays 8 day one followed by 2-4 paying 15. A min day instead of average would capture that extra 3 that is stolen from you today. Of course 6 is fine too and drives them to build a more productive trip. Buyer beware though, a 24 hr productive 4 day is likely to include at least 20 hrs block. I’m rather fond of not blocking a 1000 a year.
Yeah, my concern is that the pairings built today would not be built with any change in rules. Instead the company will build to the lowest common denominator. Replace your KIN turn on day 1 with a 6am report for a 5hr block turn and we're right back to the problem we have today, just a longer in-base layover to "enjoy."
TAFB rigs would at least compensate based on time away from home, which is pretty important to all of us locals and commuters alike. The company can still have low productivity 4day trips, but they would have to start late in the day and/or finish early on Day 4.