jwscud makes a fair point,
Despite rumours to the contrary regardless of the airline Long haul can be v hard on the body, especially the 2 pilot stuff across the pond or similar which usually involves a day flight, 24 hour slip and then a night shift home... 2 clear days at home, wash and repeat. I've certainly seen a few internal transfers from BA shorthaul come to Longhaul and not settle at all and try to get back to short haul ASAP, so it is not just a LoCo to BA thing - Long haul can be a lifestyle that some people simply don't adapt to. I'd also add that when it was 600-700 hours flying a year full time it was sustainable, nowadays most mere mortals are going to need to be on part time even in Long haul to survive a full career.
Last edited by wiggy; 7th Oct 2016 at 20:53.