You're DEAD WRONG about PBS.

It can be good or bad depending on who has control.

TWA actually had a well liked system (from what I've been told) and that was one of the few. In the hands of Mesa (with the work rules you have........er, actually DON'T have) with their bankrupt integrity, it'll be a nightmare.

My question is; What's this "check-in" deal all about ?

This sounds REALLY scary.