FT: AA attacks DAL-JAL Venture

FT = the pink newspaper the ER pilots read west bound.... once they get home from their trip.
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Also interesting article:
BWI Sun Article on Commuting Pilots

Since we might all be commuting soon, say after the SOC in the beginning of December and the AE posted shortly thereafter, and since we might see some numerous changes to bases and fleets, where do we stand on those possible new rules (HR 3371) that could require us to sign in 9 hours prior at your home base prior to a trip?

From HR 3371
(2) STUDY- In conducting the study, the National Academy of Sciences shall consider–
(A) the prevalence of pilot commuting in the commercial air carrier industry, including the number and percentage of pilots who commute;
(B) information relating to commuting by pilots, including distances traveled, time zones crossed, time spent, and methods used;
(C) research on the impact of commuting on pilot fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms;
(D) commuting policies of commercial air carriers (including passenger and all-cargo air carriers), including pilot check-in requirements and sick leave and fatigue policies;
(E) post-conference materials from the Federal Aviation Administration’s June 2008 symposium entitled ‘Aviation Fatigue Management Symposium: Partnerships for Solutions’;
(F) Federal Aviation Administration and international policies and guidance regarding commuting; and
(G) any other matters as the Administrator considers appropriate.