Originally Posted by
Gnadenburg
Dragonpacific
Stupid idea! KA is being run at red line. Now you want to turn it into a training airline? More than it already is. Four wide body sectors a day into China at its extreme, with CMP creating never seen before minimum rest patterns in worsening hotels. Experimental SOPs coupled with digital aeroplane/digital Flight Bag so nobody can keep up.
Everyone take a deep breath! Because in a few months time,I'm sure, in typically panicked fashion we will receive more aircraft or expansion from CX and more red eye patterns so CMP can squeeze more blood from a stone.
oh yes... Penang is just one example... due to the terrible roster for the cockpit, a few minutes delay into PEN in the evening means an hour or longer delay the next morning... with constantly declining hotel quality...
for the passenger (like me, a regular on that route): terrible constant delays and missing of appointments and connections
for KA: terrible additional work and cost to handle those passengers that miss their connections in HKG..
where on earth is the advantage for the company??? Apparent saving on paper but crazy additional cost in reality... plus p... off passengers...