Originally Posted by
mooney
Are you confusing reduced rest with Continuous Duty Overnights for the point of this thread? 8 hours is reduced rest, no need to ask for it it is required by FARs
He said something about 8 hours behind the door, which could mean 9+ hours of "rest" when you figure the van ride, check in, and maybe grabbing a dinner or breakfast.
I'm guessing he's saying 8 hours away from the airport doesn't equal 8 hours behind the door.