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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by whiplash451 on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @03:38AM (#43010428)
Pilots are not paid per hours of flight.

They usually stay overnight for long trips, so making the trip a little shorter makes no difference on that front.

Same for the staff

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by remh on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @03:41AM (#43010450)
Not sure about pilots but Flight Attendants are paid when doors are closed and engines are running.
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