Originally Posted by
CaptainProp
[...], but I think a lot of EU operators are just dodging these regulations and using whatever seats / rest facilities (or even jumpseats!) they have without actually complying.
CP
Cannot confirm - but maybe depends on your national CAA.
Before you can use those extensions you need to get an approval for them from your CAA - at least in my EASA state.
I was involved in a few of these and they were quite strict about what qualifies as class 1, 2 or 3 crew rest. Even with on site inspections - pictures not always did the job!
Compliance of FDT were checked in audits, especially on those a/c without class 1 crew rest.