sand pit
Aggh yes and who can forget the one BAH-DXB-HKG back of the clock, 2 crew. If you did BAH-HKG on the same night you would require 3 crew!!!!!!!
But that good ol saying...."but its legal!!"
Regional crew are frequently flying greater than 8/9 hours in one duty but as there are 2 sectors this eliminates the requirement of extra crew. Is this good practise or just getting around the laws?????
As a thought, i feel that the credit factor should be raised for 2 crew a/c flying more than the 8/9 hours. Eg credit factor of 1.5 for the hours > 6 in any duty period.
Flights like DPS/CGK/SUB/CTS returns and the BAH and DXBs, very tough with just 2 guys!!!
I know this wont alleviate the fatigue issue but at least the crew will be compensated appropriately.
Thoughts???