Originally Posted by
icohftb
Is it just me or does PSC not really change anything when you still need to follow the backup rules? In my situation despite 15 flights a day, the 2 hrs rule often makes a lot of trips uncommutable if the report is <12 PSC or not?
It depends. When I was a commuter, my Florida - ATL leg had full loads on almost every flight. And there was no OAL options. Having a positive space seat at *any* time was a HUGE relief, but yes the backup flight requirement is obnoxious and needs to go.