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05-13-2019, 06:55 AM
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Keep in mind that your current “highly positive” perspective on traveling might change as you get older. Life changes down the road may lead you to a different (less tolerance) for living out of a suitcase. Once you have “seen the world” several times over, the place you call “Home” might look more appealing to you. Who knows, there are still some that thrive on the “gypsy” lifestyle.
05-13-2019, 07:08 AM
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More often than not. Even in a great location I typically prioritize healthy living and exercise over tourist activities, although it's nice to go for a run in waikiki, central park, etc vice a treadmill. Also nice to enjoy the dining opportunities at some of the more touristy locations. If you're younger you can get away with more partying, but now days you have to worry about getting caught up in sex or alcohol troubles with other crew members... many folks just drink alone, or only with a same-sex pilot now.
05-13-2019, 07:37 AM
#13
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More often than not. Even in a great location I typically prioritize healthy living and exercise over tourist activities, although it's nice to go for a run in waikiki, central park, etc vice a treadmill. Also nice to enjoy the dining opportunities at some of the more touristy locations. If you're younger you can get away with more partying, but now days you have to worry about getting caught up in sex or alcohol troubles with other crew members... many folks just drink alone, or only with a same-sex pilot now.
05-13-2019, 08:47 AM
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But layovers are not duty, they are rest.
The FAA rule is no alcohol less than 8 hours prior to duty. US airline rules vary from 8-12 hours. So on any longer overnight you can have a beer or two with dinner, if you're there for 30 hours you can even party it up on the first night if you want.
In the old days (15+ years ago) it was very common to push the limits of the rules, and even more common to show up hung over. Today that's far less common, folks who do that are considered to have a problem.
05-13-2019, 11:14 AM
#15
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You cannot drink on duty of course.
But layovers are not duty, they are rest.
The FAA rule is no alcohol less than 8 hours prior to duty. US airline rules vary from 8-12 hours. So on any longer overnight you can have a beer or two with dinner, if you're there for 30 hours you can even party it up on the first night if you want.
In the old days (15+ years ago) it was very common to push the limits of the rules, and even more common to show up hung over. Today that's far less common, folks who do that are considered to have a problem.
But layovers are not duty, they are rest.
The FAA rule is no alcohol less than 8 hours prior to duty. US airline rules vary from 8-12 hours. So on any longer overnight you can have a beer or two with dinner, if you're there for 30 hours you can even party it up on the first night if you want.
In the old days (15+ years ago) it was very common to push the limits of the rules, and even more common to show up hung over. Today that's far less common, folks who do that are considered to have a problem.
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