Secretary LaHood said the flying public demands "the most-experienced pilot they can have and the most well-rested they can be."
Ha! I must have missed the sorting criteria on Priceline/Expedia/Travelocity that lets passengers input pilot experience and/or rest. This line is total BS - the only thing the public demands is a cheap ticket. I'm sure they would also like a comfortable seat, good food, friendly service and yes an experienced and rested crew - but apparently, based on actual customer behavior, the only thing that they "demand" are cheap fares. How inconvenient to have "facts" interfere with hyperbole.
Scoop