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Old 10-30-2023, 10:14 AM
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Does that mean no more overnights? What are your thoughts about that?
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Does that mean no more overnights? What are your thoughts about that?
We'll see. The article claims 90% of planes will return to base each night. That sounds very optimistic on their part. Im sure there will still be a decent amount of overnight trips. Not a great direction for commuters obviously, but for folks who live near a base it's good
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We'll see. The article claims 90% of planes will return to base each night. That sounds very optimistic on their part. Im sure there will still be a decent amount of overnight trips. Not a great direction for commuters obviously, but for folks who live near a base it's good
I live in base and got burned out on turns. Having a mix of trips is most attractive to me. Not everyone that lives in base just wants turns.
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We'll see. The article claims 90% of planes will return to base each night. That sounds very optimistic on their part. Im sure there will still be a decent amount of overnight trips. Not a great direction for commuters obviously, but for folks who live near a base it's good
Not only boring as heck and no variety but once they downsize/close your base and displace you, you’re a commuter again
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Does that mean no more overnights? What are your thoughts about that?
Can someone post article.
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Can someone post article.
https://onemileatatime.com/news/fron...form-business/

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Originally Posted by Plabelover View Post
Does that mean no more overnights? What are your thoughts about that?
yes, indeed it does.

If you like driving to work every morning, and driving home in evening (like a 9-5 job), with the accompanying gas, tolls, traffic, you just won the lottery.
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Thanks. Interesting article. I have noticed last few weeks on my trips that our reliability is up. Out of my last 12 flights the gate was open and only once did I wait for ramp crew.
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Thanks. Interesting article. I have noticed last few weeks on my trips that our reliability is up. Out of my last 12 flights the gate was open and only once did I wait for ramp crew.
This is true. Our operation has been greatly improved the last month, no doubt. But one has to wonder how much 50% load factors are helping that due to easier turns.
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Does that mean no more overnights? What are your thoughts about that?
Ryan Air pilots pay for their own training. Good luck bringing that back to the US.
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