Originally Posted by
Brian Pern
I take it then you have never operated on a BBJ or ACJ? Such things are pretty common place. Although for 19 pax or so, but you would be surprised what some Oligarch or Saudi Prince/Princess can pack and expect to have in the hold/cabin.
Once had a MUC-INN charter transporting the most important baggage of a small group arriving on a private 747. We basically stuffed the whole cabin and hold of a 50-seater with stuff as ridiculous as chick peas and car rims. Whenever we said something wouldn‘t fit we got a „money doesn‘t matter“ reply and stuff we couldn’t fit was trucked.
As for OT I think it’s fine to very occasionally lend a hand if circumstances require, breaking a strike less so.