Originally Posted by
GMEDX
Ridiculous to roster PEN as 11.30hrs or so rest. The duty is often over 12hrs preceding so can't reduce the rest. Next morning delay usually 90 mins or so and the crew then have to stroll to Gate 6 past the waiting passengers. Cabin crew then have to deal with grumpy passengers for the next four hours.
Real airlines put two crews in the hotel to avoid this type of situation because it is far cheaper than dealing with the knock on effects of constant delays due to crew rest. However, CX/KA don’t recognize any cost savings other than those which can be seen on an ICM spreadsheet. They quite literally step over dollar bills to pick up nickels. You can’t really call this anything other than what it is... BAD MANAGEMENT!