Normally the company and their pilot union will formulate an FTL SCHEME to suit the operations of the company concerned. Then they apply to their CAA to get approval. Once approved it will be legal for that country.
Question:
1) EK pilots do not have a union. So how??
2) The rest of the world log full hours even the most profitable airline in the world, SIA.
3) Yes, everyone has almost the same number...100hours.
However there is nothing mentioned about factorising anywhere. Is it legal? This is a new happening. It is a way to bypass the rules. Something new to make pilots work harder.
Long time ago human and machine are compatible. The human and it's flying machine can put in the same flying time. However now with many new airplanes able to flying non-stop, human are the only barrier. We have to rest. Yes FATIGUE.
That why CAP371 is made. After many research, thinking and studies especially with the introduction of long haul flying, there must be some sort of document to protect the last barrier, last line of defence..the pilots are the last line of defence.
Do we allow this?? If it goes on, the rest of the world will follow.
There will be more bold numbers later. Factor 70%, then 60%, then 50%. When is the end. The onus is on us now.
Report it whatever.
If there is an accident, the insurance company will definately will not pay.
Call an hour an hour. And nothing else.