If you always do the right thing then your actions will bear scrutiny. It wasn't me on this NY trip but it just as easily have been! I wasn't there but as I have said before, I probably also would have extended. Why? Its good for the company, my crew and for the pax...they want to get to NY, so as long as it is SAFE and LEGAL, why not!?
Before I go into discretion I ask all the crew, in a no-guilt manner, who wants to extend. If anyone says no, we don't extend....simple! I make it clear that it is my decision ultimately. I have declined on several occasions as well, on my own behalf, even though my crew were happy to extend. I am happy to stand in the CPs office and justify all my actions.
So airing it on PPRUNE is a detail...I like it as it got me thinking what I would do in the same situation. This was a good lesson how close you can get to the absolute duty limits even though it looked like a straightforward enroute diversion. Lessons learned...no jeopardy!
just my 2cents worth.
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