Originally Posted by
A little birdie
Because I think it’s unsafe to have arrived home from a 12 hour overnight flight arriving into SYD at midday and then only the next day off before signing on the following day to do a 20+ hour tour of duty! I think it’s unsafe to have done a day trip (usually a minimum 8 1/2 hour tour of duty and often closer to 10 or 11 after delays) and then sign on the next day for a 20+ hour tour of duty.
Lets keep in mind there is zero current data on this. No one knows what the fatigue looks like. It would be unsafe not to be cautious.
That's fine - there is a total lack of research on this question. Personally I'd have said 2 full nights in my own bed would be about right before taking on a full 24 hr stint as long as I get a few days off after but that is going to be the problem - individuals vary in their needs and the airline will want conformity. Younger people have a greater tolerance of this sort of disruption.