Standby should be undertaken at the crew member’s own place of residence, OR where
“suitable accommodation” is available. If these conditions are not fulfilled, then appropriate
limitations shall be applied to the duration of standby duty.
Suitable accomodation is the crew lounge chaps! Once again not defending it, I hate the idea as much as you. However it is legal and it is a common practice. Message on AIMS yesterday said they would review it after this month. Presumably to see if it was of any benefit. Worth also taking note that between 5am and 9am Zulu today there were at least 6 departures to Middle East destinations on 330/340. Hardly long haul stuff.