D.C. fair enough.
This is what I found on the CAA web side
http://search2.openobjects.com/kbrok...18&mt=1&qt=ftl or the text version:
4.5 Commander’s Discretion
Q. In what circumstances can exercising Commander’s Discretion be requested?
A. Whilst there are a number of myths surrounding the exercise of Commander’s Discretion,
it is purely a safety-based decision contingent upon events on the day. Where there is disruption to an operation through unplanned and unforeseen circumstances an operator may request a commander to consider an extension to the normal FDP, to allow recovery of operational plans, if he is satisfied it is safe to do so. On the day there is no restriction on departing from home base, in the knowledge that the exercise of discretion is likely to be required to extend the FDP, provided the extension is within the specified limitations. In determining the circumstances of other crew members, any crew member who considers himself likely to be suffering from fatigue at the end of the proposed FDP, such that the safety of the flight or passengers may be compromised, should not be required to operate. The commander, in completing the Discretion Report, should note the factors on which the decision was based.
Hm, it's a general description only.
No word about planned. To be fair I've checked subsequent flights and they have been under 12:45, therefore planed within max FDP.
I guess, I'll have to agree with you guys under one condition though, namely the block time (schedule time) does reflect real times.
Anyhow thanks for your time and patience.
Cheers.
