CVG,
I agree with you. At NWA we do fly it all and the dumbest thing I think we do is send new guys down to Guangzhou (CAN, China just up the Pearl from Hong Kong). Most of us do it all the time but I've seen new guys (on reserve) head down there. The good news is we have real good pubs on what to expect but............like I said, I agree with you.
However, it sure it nice to have a mix to keep things interesting. Few months in Asia, couple doing domestic and a couple over in AMS. We actually brag about being the "utility infielders".
Guess what I'm trying to say is "I feel strongly both ways"
Ferd