Originally Posted by
McToryMug
The hours are factored so they don't count towards your annual limit and you aren't paid for them neither. I have averaged close to 1100 hours a year (not including the pandemic). When you are coming close to the 900 hour limit prediction, they will roster you for ULRs to maximise your productivity.
Why do the EU and the US even allow EK to operate into their airspace. 1100 hours annually is insane.