Originally Posted by
AA717driver
ETA: It’s not more banks, it’s continuous flow at a manageable rate.
Technically it is more banks, increasing from 9 to 13. But yes it smooths out the flow.
Originally Posted by
BrazilBusDriver
Just out of genuine curiosity: how does it cost money in the short term?
In the short term it increases crew pay, reduces aircraft utilization efficiency, and prevents the company from squeezing revenue capture out of selling unrealistic connections.
In the medium/long term it improves reliability, customer experience, and mishandled bag rate.