Apparently Airbus , Boeing and some authorities are looking into the next generation cockpit ( post 787 ) with one pilot in the cruise already. If you allow one to sleep while one operate - as we do now - then why not just use two guys fo T/O and Land and in the cruise one goes to the bunk. This will allow for very long duty with only two guys.
With ADS B and new auto WX radars etc etc there's not much to do anyway....
Flight deck technology will monitor pilot's heart rate, eye movement etc to make sure he is awake and aware.
Maybe they will allow you to take your dog along for company - and to bite you if you touch anything.......
Welcome to the future....and the end of the pilot shortage.
