Airlines that fly long international routes absolutely need to give their flight deck crews the benefit of the doubt with regards to such items as engine/cargo/cabin fires, flight control difficulties, etc. and
not to call the company for every occurance.
As they are paid to do the job, they should be left
alone to do exactly that...do the job, in accordance with approved procedures.
Hmm, maybe a good idea EK is advertising for direct entry Captains....they might actually learn some better ideas.
