Split Flap,
I find that difficult to believe,
every operator has a duty of care to their employees and customers, if an accident were to occur the operator would be fully liable.
I know some pilots who have done 19 hr days this year for aeromedical work, that was not legal under the F&D, and the pilot had the final say if he/she would fly past their legal maximum on a MED 1 mercy flight. Not saying they were happy with the idea, but at the end of the day it was their call.
It would be extremely short sighted for an operator to put their reputation, assets both material and human at risk, for which simple risk management will prevent.
