Also, 30 consecutive ours of scheduled rest in 7 days, including 10 hours immediately prior to flight without disruptions like travel to the airport. Previous rule was 8 hours off duty in a 24 hour period.
The 10 hours of rest can include airport to hotel and back to the airport travel, just has to provide 8 hours for sleep.
In the US, there are many pilots that commute long distances to their pilot bases by air. One has to wonder how this will affect their lives.
Part 117 does not directly address commuting. The AC explaining the reg says commuting pilot would be "irresponsible" to commute directly into an operating FDP that sets them up for sleep deficit. But as long as pilots sign in "fit for duty" nothing will change.