commuting
you are very correct in what you say. What also has to be realised is that most companys FTL schemes stipulate that pilots must be no longer than 1.5 hours commute. If not, that person must make arragements for temporary accommodation nearer to base. Falure to do that would invalidate FTL scheme. To commute from Coventry to Gatwick in a guaranteed 1.5 hours in a non starter plus you would be knackered in a very short time!