FAA Rest Rules
12-21-2011, 06:58 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
I have not read all of it. These are layered rules so you have to read all of it and digest it.
I do believe that it is probably cost neutral for the DAL. The money that they are quoting is probably for the supplemental carriers.
I do believe that it is probably cost neutral for the DAL. The money that they are quoting is probably for the supplemental carriers.
12-21-2011, 07:12 AM
#54
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Originally Posted by NERD
So. More staffing or less? Does this increase costs for our subs? If so, good.
12-21-2011, 07:14 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by Flameout
How does this affect commuting?
I'm mean that is the whole reason for the rest requirements changing right?
12-21-2011, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NERD
So. More staffing or less? Does this increase costs for our subs? If so, good.
The fact that it doesn't have to be implemented for two years is BS though.
12-21-2011, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by shfo
More. Your subs won't be able to do 5-8 leg days with 14-16 hours of duty anymore.
The fact that it doesn't have to be implemented for two years is BS though.
The fact that it doesn't have to be implemented for two years is BS though.
12-21-2011, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
Maybe it will accelerate the demise of the 50 seaters? Not to be taken as a shot at the regional guys' jobs, but if it does in fact mean there will be more hiring at the majors, then maybe getting rid of the 50 seaters faster will result in faster movement up the chain. I certainly hope this is the case.
12-21-2011, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mesabah
No staffing changes likely, most contracts out there are already more restrictive. CDO's now look to be impossible, so whatever impact that may have is not yet known. However, I think airlines can just modify their flight schedules to accommodate these new rules with minimum staffing impact.
Although I like to bid CDOs once in a while, they should have never been legal in the first place.
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