Loiter1,
Many pilots who commute are using w-patterns (super compact rosters) as that gives them at least 8 days off after an ULH pattern.
At the moment these "W" requests are given priority, but this also means that people who don't commute are then left with all the !!!!ty patterns, especially on the freighter.
This is about to come to an abdrupt end with new AFTLs to be introduced soon, furthermore, all "life-style" requests will be in strict seniority order.
Will commuting still be attractive? I think not.
