Originally Posted by
PSU Flyer
So, they should go away because YOU don’t like them? Very few people get “stuck” with 5-days. Some commuters like them because they can do three commutable 5-days and be done for the month. The better option is to try and tailor the amount of commutable trips and day trips to the desires of the pilot group.
This is the key. We have surveyed the bases individually, and should do it annually. Match the pairing mix to the survey results... Some bases have lots of commuters, some don't. The pairings should match that.
I commute, and my willingness to fly 5-days is directly proportional to the way the trip is built. For many years I flew 5-days regularly, and lived them. Because they had 4 legs TOTAL, had great long west coast layovers, and were highly commutable.
The ones they build right now I don't touch... Build desirable 4-5 day trips, in proportion to the amount that bases pilots WANT, and they will get snatched up.