Thanks for the posts.
My point was more towards the one about constantly moving on when the body has just about adjusted, never getting rest for a reasonable time at home-base, just like CAPTINSAN correcly mentioned.
I don't have any issues flying 12-14hrs w/heavy crew. Usually, one gets plenty of rest (5-6 hours). I think that the regulations are sufficent in that respect (just my opinion)
As far as shortening Layovers...some of my colleagues like the longer layovers for shopping/activities, etc. which is fine. Mostly they are the ones, who flew pax for years, with little layover time. So it could be a "novelty thing". Let's see how they feel in a few years.
I personally would prefer short layovers, with maximum time at home, to get more quality time w/family & friends. It used to be much easier years ago.
Thru the competitiveness, it seems that airlines are "optimizing" their cost-base in exchange for health of their crew. It may be just my impression, that why I posted this, to see if others feel similarly.
Avius