>>....lets face it, the modern automation systems don't suffer from fatigue and in almost all conditions will do a better job than us.<<
More than likely true.
Looking at it another way, now that the EK crews are SO overworked and underpaid (according to a few of 'em anyway), this way the company can KEEP working 'em to the max, keep the pay within reason, and STILL keep the safety levels up.
Management, their finest hour.
What a beautiful idea!!
