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Old 19th Jul 2006, 15:49
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Trip Lengths

Hi guys.....I did try searching to no avail and thought i'd just ask away!
I was trying to figure out how trip calculations work. For instance when they say a 3 day trip is that for example..........

Day 1 - LHR - JFK
Day 2 - JFK - LHR (eve deparure)
Day 3 - Arriving back into LHR morning of the third day due to time zones etc...

And what happens when you fly east and have the days shortened/lengthened...........soz i just can;t get my head around it all. I'm sure it must be based on always working in Zulu times to ensure min rest but my brain hurting now! lol!

My interest is in BA and QF trip lengths and what they actually mean in reality as these are the two airlines i have lined up.
Also any1 advise which you think is a better option.....QFUK or BA mid fleet??? I don't know which has better prospect for a career etc....just worried i might get bored at QF with single a/c type and limited dests etc...

Any help would be appreciated as i'm driving myself mad with decision making! lol!

Safe flying every1!

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