Boeing 7E7.
A very good question!
Forget all about bidline etc , it won't be of any benefit to you . Basically; senior guys benefit greatly. BUT IT'S ALWAYS AT SOMEONE ELSE'S EXPENSE!
I'd put forward the argument that fatigue ( BA SH @750hrs vs EZ SH 850hrs) is similar because the "hassle" factor at LHR is very exhausting.
For example, I think I'd rather do six sectors say BHX/DUB rather than 4 sectors LHR/CDG.
LHR means;
holding on almost every approach, frequencies so busy you can't get a word in, no stand on arrival, no busses for pax disembarkation, slow security procedures, crossing busy runways to get to T4, crummy BA ground /baggage handling, unionised "jobsworth" bus drivers etc etc ( you get the idea!)
Last edited by Shuttleworth; 30th Jun 2004 at 18:12.