VS LHRCSA
The Rostering of back to backs is a interesting point. In the eyes of the CAA / CAP371 it's a complete no no. 18-30 hour rest periods, non acclimatised, day night day night ops possibly even now a mix of East - West ops with DXB now being flown. I'm sure you know the score more than I do.
The problem for the Company is it may have no choice, all it's trips seem to be 24 hr bullets. If you do a 3 day bullet do you really want 1 -2 days off before you go out again?. Why not roster back to backs then have 3-4 days off. There may be a social element to the practice of Rostering back to backs.
What about sby coverage, all these things need to be considered before a Union comes in. If its a no-no why has BA built a Hotel opposite the Compass Centre full of crew on back to backs, surely the CC Union would veto it?.
It's only been going for 6 months, I suspect a lot of crew were sitting around when the 2nd aircraft was decked, at least give it a chance
