Guys, if you read the info posted it clearly states that the CC to Pax ratio
has been changed from 1:36 to 1:50. The reason the 737-700 will not have 3 CC is because CASA states that there must be a trained CC member for each non "self help" type exit, therefore a door exit. On
VB 737-800 aircraft the 5th CC member is responsible for evacuating the overwing area, this will now be the responsibility of ABP's as this type of exit is considered to be "self help".
It won't be long before QF and JQ submit an application to CASA so they too can be assessed for the opportunity to operate with a reduced crew complement. Unfortunately
VB were the first to do it.
This is going to be a fact in Australian aviation and it is only a matter of time before our friends at other airlines will be forced to follow suit.