I wish the USA would adopt some of the UK's standards.
I wish every airline in the world was operated at the highest standards.
I wish every pilot, mechanic, f/a, dispatcher and the whole lot were protected by whistleblower legislation so that they could speak out without fear of losing their job.
AS to the person who objects to my views about asking the passengers vs. experienced aircraft commander etc:
What if the aircraft commander misjudged the reason for the engine failure?
Why did the aircraft commander's calculations miss being able to land at LHR?(and don't give me ATC...he could have declared an emergency)
How on earth would one be MORE well rested at the end of a transatlantic flight to cope with a 3 engine landing than at the start?
As everyone knows on this forum, transporting an engine to LAX (if they didn't already have one) is a relatively easy process by lashing it on to the wing of a 747.
Like the supreme court of the USA once said, (paraphrased) I can't define pornography, but I know what it is when I see it... so too good judgement in flying, I can't define it but I know when it is lacking... flying from LAX to LHR with one engine dead isn't good judgement.
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